Lovely Rita

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(C)Love ly Ri ta, (Bb)me ter (F)maid,

(C)noth ing can come be (G)tween us;

(Am)when it gets dark I (D7)tow your heart a (G)way.

Stand ing by a (F)park ing me ter,

when I caught a (Eb)glimpse of Ri ta (C)fill ing in a tick et in her (G)lit tle white book.

In a cap she (F)looked much old er,

and the bag a (Eb)cross her shoul der (C)made her look a lit tle like a (G)mil i t’ry man.

(G)Oh, (C)love ly Ri ta, (Bb)me ter (F)maid, (C)may I in quire dis (G)creet

ly, (Am)β€œWhen are you free to (D7)take some tea with (G)me?”

Took her out and (F)tried to win her,

had a laugh and (Eb)o ver din ner (C)told her I would real ly like to (G)see her a gain.

Got the bill and (F)Ri ta paid it,

took her home, I (Eb)near ly made it (C)sit ting on the so fa with a (G)sis ter or two.

(G)Oh,

(C)love ly Ri ta, (Bb)me ter (F)maid,

(C)where would I be with (G)out

you?

(Am)Give us a wink and (D7)make me think of (G)me?”

(G)you.

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Lovely Rita β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Lovely Rita" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œLovely Rita”

Where are the chord symbols for "Lovely Rita" 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. "Lovely Rita" is in C.
What key is "Lovely Rita" by The Beatles played in?
Lovely Rita is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lovely Rita"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lovely Rita" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lovely Rita"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lovely Rita"?
"Lovely Rita" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Lovely Rita" 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. "Lovely Rita" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Lovely Rita"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.