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There are (A)plac es I’ll re (F#m)mem ber
all my (D)life,
(Dm)one though (A)some have changed.
Some for ev er, not for (F#m)bet ter;
some have (D)gone of (Dm)love and (A)some re main.
All these (F#m)plac es had er their af (D)mo ments
with (G)lov ers and friends
I (A)still can re call.
Some are (F#m)dead I’ll and ten some and are a (B7)liv ing,
in (Dm)my
life I’ve (A)loved them all.
But of (A)all these friends and (F#m)lov ers
there is (D)no
(Dm)one com (A)pares with you.
And these mem ’ries lose their (F#m)mean ing
when I (D)think of (Dm)love as (A)some thing new.
Tho’ I (F#m)know I’ll nev er lose af (D)fec tion
for (G)peo ple and things
that (A)went can be fore, Some I (F#m)know I’ll of ten stop and think a (B7)bout them,
in (Dm)my
life I (A)love you more.
Tho’ I
In (Dm)my
life I (CN.C.)love you (A)more.
In My Life — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "In My Life" 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, 80 BPM.
This arrangement is a lovely way to settle into a steady left-hand oompah pattern — bass note, chord, bass note, chord — at a relaxed 80 BPM that gives you time to breathe.
Your right hand carries a singing, vocal-style melody, so aim for smooth, connected lines and resist the urge to rush phrases.
The real challenge here is the chord variety: nine chords means your left hand will meet some unexpected shapes like Dm, C, and G that sit outside the key of A.
These borrowed chords can trip you up mid-flow, so isolate those transitions hands-separate first and loop them until the jumps feel automatic.
Watch the move from F#m into A7 especially — keep your thumb anchored as a pivot.
Once the left hand feels steady on its own, layer the melody back in at half tempo.
This is the piece that'll make borrowed chords feel like old friends instead of strangers.
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About “In My Life”
- Can I play "In My Life" 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 "In My Life" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "In My Life" by The Beatles played in?
- In My Life 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 "In My Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "In My Life" 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 "In My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "In My Life"?
- "In My Life" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "In My Life"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, B7, C, D, Dm, E7, F#m, +1 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 a complete beginner play "In My Life"?
- 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. "In My Life" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "In My Life"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "In My Life" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.