I Am The Walrus

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

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

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

I’m (A)cry ing.

(A)Sit ting on a corn flake,

(Fmaj7)wait ing for the (G)van to come.

er.

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

I am the (C)egg man, (Ooh) they are the (D)egg men, (Ooh) I am the (E)wal rus, Goo goo g’ joob.

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

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

I’m (A)cry ing.

I’m (Dsus)cry

ing, I’m (A)cry ing,

I’m (E)cry

(D)ing.

(A)Yel low mat ter cus tard,

(Fmaj7)drip ping from a (G)dead dog’s eye.

er.

(F)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 (C)egg man, (Ooh) they are the (D)egg men, (Ooh) I am the (E)wal rus, Goo goo g’ joob.

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

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

I’m (A)cry ing.

I’m (Dsus)cry

ing, I’m (A)cry ing,

I’m (E)cry

(D)ing.

(B)Sit ting in an (A)Eng lish gar den wait ing (F)for the sun.

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

I am the (C)egg man.

They are the (D)egg men.

I am the (E)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob g’ goo goo g’ joob.

(E)wal rus, Goo goo g’ joob, g’ goo goo g’ joob.

(C)Goo goo g’ goo g’ goo goo g’ joob (Bsus)joob.

I Am The Walrus — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Am The Walrus" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Am The Walrus”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Am The Walrus" 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. "I Am The Walrus" is in A.
What key is "I Am The Walrus" by The Beatles played in?
I Am The Walrus 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 "I Am The Walrus"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Am The Walrus" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "I Am The Walrus"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C, D, D7, Dsus4, +5 more.
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 "I Am The Walrus" 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. "I Am The Walrus" is in the key of A at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "I Am The Walrus"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.