Golden Slumbers

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Once there was a way

to get back (Dm)home ward,

(G7)once there was a way

to get back (C)home.

(Em)Sleep, pret ty dar ling, do not (Fmaj7)cry,

and I will sing a lul la (C)by.

Gold

en (Fmaj7)slum bers fill your (C)eyes;

smiles

a (Fmaj7)wake you when you (C)rise.

(Em)Sleep, pret ty dar ling, do not (Fmaj7)cry,

and I will sing a lul la (C)by.

Golden Slumbers — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Golden Slumbers" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 84 BPM.

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

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About “Golden Slumbers”

Can I play "Golden Slumbers" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Golden Slumbers" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Golden Slumbers" by The Beatles played in?
Golden Slumbers is arranged in the key of A 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 84 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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Golden Slumbers"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Golden Slumbers" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Golden Slumbers"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Golden Slumbers" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.