What key is "Fixing A Hole" in?

"Fixing A Hole" by The Beatles is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Fixing A Hole" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Fixing A Hole" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Fixing A Hole" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m (F)fix ing a hole where the (Fm)rain gets the (C)in, and (Fm7)stops my mind from (Fm6)wan der ing

where it (Fm)will go.

I’m (F)fill ing the cracks that the (Fm)ran through the (C)door and (Fm7)kept my mind

from (Fm6)wan der ing where it (Fm)will go.

I’m

And it (F)real ly does n’t (C7)mat ter if I’m (F)wrong; I’m right where I be (F)long, I’m right where I be (F)long.

(C)See the peo ple (G7)stand ing there who (C)dis a gree and (G7)nev er win and (C)won der why they (G7)don’t get in my (C)door.

I’m (F)paint ing a room in a (Fm)col or ful (C)way, and (Fm7)when my mind is (Fm6)wan der ing,

there I (Fm)will go.

(Fm)Oo oo oo ah (Bb7)ah...

And it (F)real ly does n’t (C7)mat ter if I’m (F)wrong; I’m right where I be (F)long, I’m right where I be (F)long.

(C)Sil ly peo ple (G7)run a round who (C)wor ry me and (G7)nev er ask me (C)why they don’t get (G7)past get my my (C)door.

I’m (F)tak ing the time for a (Fm)num ber of (C)things that (Fm7)weren’t im por tant (Fm6)yes ter day,

and I (Fm)still go.

(Fm)Oo oo oo ah (Bb7)ah...

And it (Fm6)oo.

Fixing A Hole by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Fixing A Hole”

What key is "Fixing A Hole" in?: "Fixing A Hole" by The Beatles is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Fixing A Hole" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Fixing A Hole" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Fixing A Hole" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.