In My Life

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"In My Life" 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 A, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

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.

About “In My Life”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "In My Life"?
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 "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.
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 "In My Life". Key of A, 80 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.