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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Am The Walrus" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "I Am The Walrus" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Am The Walrus" with hands-separate practice in A at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Am The Walrus"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Am The Walrus" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Am The Walrus"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Am The Walrus" is in the key of A at 80 BPM.