What key is "It Won't Be Long" in?

"It Won't Be Long" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "It Won't Be Long" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "It Won't Be Long" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "It Won't Be Long" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It won’t be (Am)long, yeah, (Yeah.) yeah, (Yeah.) yeah.

(Yeah.) It won’t be (C)long, yeah, (Yeah.) yeah, (Yeah.) yeah.

(Yeah.) It won’t be (Am)long, yeah, (Yeah.) till (F)I be (F#dim)long to (C)you.

Ev ’ry night when (Ab)ev ’ry bod y has (C)fun,

here am I, that (Ab)sit ting all on my (C)own.

It won’t be (Am)long yeah, (Yeah.) yeah, (Yeah.) yeah.

(Yeah.) It won’t be (C)long, yeah, (Yeah.) yeah, (Yeah.) yeah.

(Yeah.) It won’t be (Am)long, yeah, till (F)I be (F#dim)long to (C)you.

Since you (C)left me,

(B)I’m so a lone.

Now you’re (Gm)com ing, you’re (A7)com ing on home.

(Fm)I’ll be good like I (G7)know I should, you’re com ing (Dm7)home!

You’re com ing (G7)home!

Ev ’ry night the (Ab)tears come down from my (C)eyes,

ev ’ry day that (Ab)I’ve done noth ing but (C)cry.

It won’t be (Am)long yeah, (Yeah.) yeah, (Yeah.) yeah.

(Yeah.) It won’t be (C)long, yeah, (Yeah.) yeah, (Yeah.) yeah.

(Yeah.) It won’t be (Am)long, yeah, till (F)I be (F#dim)long to (C)you.

Since you (C)left me,

(B)I’m so a lone.

Now you’re (Gm)com ing, you’re (A7)com ing on home.

(Fm)I’ll be good like I (G7)know I should, you’re com ing (Dm7)home!

You’re com ing (G7)home!

(G7)home!

So, (F)I be long to (Db)you.

It Won't Be Long by The Beatles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It Won't Be Long”

What key is "It Won't Be Long" in?: "It Won't Be Long" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It Won't Be Long" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "It Won't Be Long" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "It Won't Be Long" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.