What key is "Lady Madonna" in?

"Lady Madonna" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lady Madonna" 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 "Lady Madonna" 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 "Lady Madonna" 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

(A)La dy Ma (D)don na, (A)chil dren at your feet,

(A)won der how you (D)man age to make ends (G)meet.

Who finds the (D)mon ey (A)when you pay the rent,

(A)did you think that (D)mon ey was (F)heav (G)en sent?

(Dm7)Fri day night ar rives with out a (G7)suit case,

(C)Sun day morn ing creep ing like a (Am)nun,

(Dm7)Mon day’s child has learned to tie his (G7)boot lace.

(C)See

(Bm7)how they (D)run!

(A)La dy Ma (D)don na, (A)ba by at your breast,

(A)won ders how you (D)man age to feed the (G)rest.

Who finds the (D)mon ey (A)when you pay the rent,

(A)did you think that (D)mon ey was (F)heav (G)en sent?

(Dm7)Tues day af ter noon is nev er (G7)end ing,

(C)Wednes day morn ing pa pers did n’t (Am)come,

(Dm7)Thurs day night your stock ings need ed (G7)mend ing.

(C)See

(Bm7)how they (D)run!

(D)run!

Lady Madonna by The Beatles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lady Madonna”

What key is "Lady Madonna" in?: "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lady Madonna" 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 "Lady Madonna" 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 "Lady Madonna" 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.