Lemon Tree

by Peter, Paul & Mary
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Lyrics

When (E)I was (B7)just a (E)lad of ten my fa ther (B7)said to (E)me,

“Come here and (B7)take a (C#m)les son (E)from the (A6)love ly (B7)lem on (E)tree.

Don’t (A)put your (G)faith in (A)love my boy!” my (A)fa ther (G)said to (F#m)me.

“I (F)fear you’ll find that (A)love is like the (Bm7)love ly (E7)lem on (A7)tree.” Lem on (D)tree ver y pret ty and the lem on flow er is (A7)sweet, but the fruit of the poor lem on is im pos si ble to (D)eat.

Lem on tree ver y pret ty and the lem on flow er is (A7)sweet, but the fruit of the poor lem on is im pos si ble to (D)eat.

One (E)day be (B7)neath the (E)lem on tree my love and (B7)I did (E)lie,

a girl so (B7)sweet that (C#m)when she (E)smiled the (A6)stars rose (B7)in the (E)sky.

We (A)passed that (G)sum mer (A)lost in love be (A)neath the (G)lem on (F#m)tree;

the (F)mu sic of her (A)laugh ter hid my (Bm7)fa ther’s (E7)words from (A7)me: Lem on (D)tree ver y pret ty and the lem on flow er is (A7)sweet, but the fruit of the poor lem on is im pos si ble to (D)eat.

Lem on tree ver y pret ty and the lem on flow er is (A7)sweet, but the fruit of the poor lem on is im pos si ble to (D)eat.

One (D)eat.

Lem on (A)tree,

lem on (D)tree,

lem on (A)tree,

lem on (D)tree.

Lemon Tree — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lemon Tree" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 130 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Lemon Tree

Can I play "Lemon Tree" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lemon Tree" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Lemon Tree"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lemon Tree" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lemon Tree"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lemon Tree" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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