Lady Madonna

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(A)La dy Ma don na,

(A)chil dren at your feet,

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

Who finds the mon ey

(A)when you pay the rent?

(A)Did you think that 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 dayโ€™s child has learned to tie his (G7)boot lace.

(C)See

(Bm7)how they (D)run.

(A)La dy Ma don na,

(A)ba by at your breast,

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

Who finds the mon ey

(A)when you pay the rent?

(A)Did you think that 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 nโ€™t (Am)come.

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

(C)See

(Bm7)how they (D)run.

Lady Madonna โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 145 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œLady Madonnaโ€

What key is "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles played in?
Lady Madonna 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 "Lady Madonna"?
The arrangement plays at 145 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lady Madonna" 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 "Lady Madonna"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lady Madonna"?
"Lady Madonna" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lady Madonna"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am, Bm, Bm7, C, Cdim, D, Dm7, +4 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 there a karaoke version of "Lady Madonna" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Lady Madonna" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Lady Madonna" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.