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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Golden Slumbers" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Golden Slumbers" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Golden Slumbers" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Golden Slumbers" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Golden Slumbers" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "Golden Slumbers"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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