Helter Skelter

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

When I get to the bot tom I go back to the top of the slide, where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride, till I get to the bot tom, and I see you a gain.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

But do you, don’t you want me to love you?

I’m com ing down fast, but I’m miles a bove you.

Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on, tell me the an swer.

Well, you (A)may be a lov er, but you ain’t no danc

er.

Now (A)Hel ter Skel ter,

(Em)Hel ter Skel ter,

(A)Hel ter Skel ter,

(Em)yeah, yeah!

Well, will you, won’t you want me to make you?

I’m (Em)com ing down fast, but don’t let me break you.

(G)Tell me, tell me, tell me the an swer.

You (A)may be a lov er, but you ain’t no danc er.

Look out!

(A)Hel ter Skel ter,

Hel ter Skel ter.

(A)Hel ter Skel ter,

ooh.

Look out!

’Cause here she comes!

When I (E7)get to the bot tom I go back to the top of the slide, and I stop and I turn and I go for a ride, and I get to the bot tom, and I see you a gain.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

Well,

Helter Skelter — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Helter Skelter" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Helter Skelter”

Where are the chord symbols for "Helter Skelter" 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. "Helter Skelter" is in G.
What key is "Helter Skelter" by The Beatles played in?
Helter Skelter is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Helter Skelter"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Helter Skelter" 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 "Helter Skelter"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Helter Skelter"?
"Helter Skelter" 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.
Does "Helter Skelter" 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. "Helter Skelter" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Helter Skelter"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.