What key is "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" in?

"Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" by The Beatles is in the key of A with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A)Pic ture your (A)self in a (D)boat on a (Dm)riv er with (A)tan ger ine (A)trees ple and (D)mar ma lade (F)skies.

(A)Some bod y (A)calls you, you (D)an swer quite (Dm)slow ly, a (A)girl with ka (A)lei do scope (D)eyes.

(Bb)Cel lo phane flow ers of (C7)yel low and green

(Dm)tow er ing o ver your (Bb)head.

(C9)Look for the girl with the (G)sun in her eyes and she’s (D)gone.

(G)Lu cy in the (C)sky with (D)dia monds.

Ah!

(A)Fol low her (A)down to a (D)bridge by a (Dm)foun tain where (A)rock ing horse (A)peo ters eat (D)marsh mal low (F)pies.

(A)Ev ’ry one (A)smiles as you (D)drift past the (Dm)flow ers that (A)grow so in (A)cred i bly (D)high.

(Bb)News pa per tax is ap (C7)pear on the shore

(Dm)wait ing to take you a (Bb)way.

(C9)Climb in the back with your (G)head in the clouds and you’re (D)gone.

(G)Lu cy in the (C)sky with (D)dia monds.

Ah!

(G)Lu cy in the (C)sky with (D)dia monds.

Ah!

(G)Lu cy in the (C)sky with (D)dia monds.

Ah!

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by The Beatles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”

What key is "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" in?: "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" by The Beatles is in the key of A with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.