I Am The Walrus

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(G)I am he as (G)you are he as (Bb)you are me and (C)we are (D)all to geth er.

(Bb)See how they run, like pigs from a gun, see how they fly.

I’m (G)cry ing.

(G)Sit ting on a corn flake,

(Ebmaj7)wait ing for the (F)van to come.

(Eb)Cor por a tion tee shirt, stu pid blood y Tues day man, you been a naught y boy, you let your face grow long.

I am the (Bb)egg man, (Ooh.) they are the (C)egg man, (Ooh.) I am the (D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob.

(G)Mis ter cit y (G)p’lice man sit ting (Bb)pret ty lit tle (C)p’lice men (D)in a row.

(Bb)See how they fly, like Lu cy in the sky, see how they run.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (Csus)cry

ing.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (D)cry

(C)ing.

(G)Yel low mat ter cus tard,

(Ebmaj7)drip ping from a (F)dead dog’s eye.

(Eb)Crab a lock er fish wife, por no graph ic priest ess, boy, you been a naugh ty girl, you let your knick ers down.

I am the (Bb)egg man, (Ooh.) they are the (C)egg man, (Ooh.) I am the (D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob.

(G)Mis ter cit y (G)p’lice man sit ting (Bb)pret ty lit tle (C)p’lice men (D)in a row.

(Bb)See how they fly, like Lu cy in the sky, see how they run.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (Csus)cry

ing.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (D)cry

(C)ing.

(A)Sit ting in an (G)En glish gar den wait ing (Eb)for the sun.

If the sun don’t come, you get a tan from stand ing in the En glish rain.

I am the (Bb)egg man.

They are the (C)egg man.

I am the (D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob g’ goo goo g’ joob.

(D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob, g’ goo goo g’ joob.

(Bb)Goo goo g’ goo g’ goo goo g’ joob (Asus)joob.

I Am The Walrus — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Am The Walrus" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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

About “I Am The Walrus”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Am The Walrus"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "I Am The Walrus" by The Beatles played in?
I Am The Walrus 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 "I Am The Walrus"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Am The Walrus" 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 "I Am The Walrus"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Am The Walrus"?
"I Am The Walrus" 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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Am The Walrus". Key of G, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.