Ferry 'Cross The Mersey

by Gerry And The Pacemakers
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Lyrics

(D)Life

goes on (Am7)day af ter (D)day.

(D)Hearts

torn in (Am7)ev sec ’ry (D)way.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry ’cross the (F#m)Mer sey, ’cause this (Em)land’s

the place I (A7)love

and here I’ll (D)stay.

(D)Peo

ple they (Am7)rush ev ’ry (D)where.

(D)Each

with their (Am7)own sec ret (D)care.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry ’cross the (F#m)Mer sey, and this (Em)al

ways take me (A7)there:

the place I (D)love.

(Em)Peo ple a (A7)round ev ’ry (D)cor ner,

they seem to (A7)smile and (D)say,

“We don’t (A7)care what your (F#m)name is boy,

(Em)we’ll nev er turn you a (A7)way.”

(D)So

I’ll con (Am7)tin ue to (D)say,

(D)here

I (Am7)al ways will (D)stay.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry

’cross the (F#m)Mer sey,

’cause this (Em)land’s

the place I (A7)love,

and here I’ll (D)stay,

and (Am7)here I’ll (D)stay,

(Am7)here I’ll (D)stay.

Ferry 'Cross The Mersey — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" by Gerry And The Pacemakers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey”

Can I learn "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
What key is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" by Gerry And The Pacemakers played in?
Ferry 'Cross The Mersey is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
"Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" was originally performed by Gerry And The Pacemakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.