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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Lemon Tree" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 130 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lemon Tree”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lemon Tree" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lemon Tree" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Lemon Tree" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lemon Tree" is in the key of E at 130 BPM.
- What chords are in "Lemon Tree"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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