Other arrangements of Golden Slumbers
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(Am7)Once, there was a way
to get back (Dm7)home ward.
(G7)Once, there was a way
to get back home.
(E7)Sleep, pret ty dar ling, do not (Dm9)cry,
and I will sing a lull a (C)by.
Gol
den slum bers fill your eyes.
Smiles
a wake you when you rise;
(E7)sleep, pret ty dar ling, do not (Dm9)cry,
and I will sing a lull a (C)by.
(Am7)Once, there was a way
to get back (Dm7)home ward.
(G7)Once, there was a way
to get back home.
(E7)Sleep, pret ty dar ling, do not (Dm7)cry,
and I will sing a lull a (C)by.
Golden Slumbers — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Golden Slumbers" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 85 BPM.
This arrangement sits in a comfortable C major framework, but don't let the "easy" label fool you into coasting — the real work here is making those rich chord colors sing.
Your left hand will move through some lovely jazz-tinged voicings like Dm9 and Fmaj7, so spend a few minutes just drilling those shapes until your fingers find them without hunting.
The trickiest transition is the E7 pulling into Am — that G♯ wants to feel dramatic, so lean into it.
At 85 BPM you have breathing room, but use that space for expression, not hesitation.
Practice hands separately first, especially through the Am–E7–Am passage, then combine at half tempo before bringing it up to speed.
Pedal generously but change cleanly on each chord shift to avoid muddiness.
This is a beautiful piece for training your ear to hear smooth voice leading between chords — once that clicks here, you'll carry it into everything you play.
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About “Golden Slumbers”
- What key is "Golden Slumbers" by The Beatles played in?
- Golden Slumbers is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Golden Slumbers"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Golden Slumbers" 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 "Golden Slumbers"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Golden Slumbers"?
- "Golden Slumbers" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Golden Slumbers"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm7, Dm9, E7, Fmaj7, G7.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Golden Slumbers" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Golden Slumbers" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Golden Slumbers" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Golden Slumbers" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.