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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lemon Tree" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lemon Tree"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lemon Tree". Key of E, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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