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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Lemon Tree" by Peter, Paul & Mary in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Lemon Tree" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lemon Tree" with hands-separate practice in E at 130 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Lemon Tree"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lemon Tree" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Lemon Tree"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lemon Tree" is in the key of E at 130 BPM.

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