About “Lemon Tree”

Why does "Lemon Tree" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lemon Tree".

What key is "Lemon Tree" by Peter, Paul & Mary played in?

Lemon Tree is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lemon Tree"?

The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Lemon Tree" 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 "Lemon Tree"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Lemon Tree"?

"Lemon Tree" was originally performed by Peter, Paul & Mary. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Lemon Tree"?

This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A6, A7, Amaj7, B, B7, Bm7, C#m, +8 more.

What other songs by Peter, Paul & Mary can I play here?

Try "WEDDING SONG", "IF I HAD A HAMMER", "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Lemon Tree"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lemon Tree".

Can I see all the notes in "Lemon Tree"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 130 BPM.