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(Eb)Mar tha my dear, though I spend my (Gm)days in (Gm)con ver (C7)sa tion, (F)please
re mem ber (Bb)me.
(Ab)Mar tha my love,
(Ab)don’t for get me,
(Ab)Mar tha my dear.
(Dm7)Hold your head up, you (Gm9)sil ly girl,
(F6)look what you’ve done.
When you find your self in the (C7)thick of it, (Gm)help your self to a (C7)bit of what is (A)all a round you,
sil ly girl.
Take a (Dm7)good look a (G9)round you,
take a good look.
You’re (G9)bound to see
that (C11)you and me
were (Bbmaj7)meant to be for each oth er, sil ly girl.
(Eb)Mar tha my dear, you have al ways (Gm)been my (Gm)in spi (C7)ra tion, (F)please
be good to (Bb)me.
(Ab)Mar tha my love,
(Ab)don’t for get me,
(Ab)Mar tha my dear.
Martha My Dear — Simple Sheet Music
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"Martha My Dear" 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 Ab, 190 BPM.
This arrangement is a fantastic workout for navigating jazzy chord colors in a rock context — your left hand will settle into an octave bass pattern that anchors everything, but your right hand needs to stay nimble across shapes like Abmaj7, Gm7, and Bb7 that shift by small intervals.
At 190 BPM it moves briskly, so start at half tempo and get the transitions between Gm9 and C7 smooth before you speed up — that's where most students stumble, because the voicing jumps catch you off guard.
Practice hands separately through the verse first, then combine once your left hand's octave jumps feel automatic.
Watch the move from Dm7 to G9 especially; keep your thumb relaxed and pivot rather than leaping.
Use pedal sparingly — just enough to connect the bass octaves without muddying those extended chords.
By the time this feels comfortable, you'll have real confidence reading and moving through major seventh and ninth chord shapes, which opens up a huge range of repertoire for you.
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About “Martha My Dear”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Martha My Dear"?
- 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 "Martha My Dear" by The Beatles played in?
- Martha My Dear is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Martha My Dear"?
- The arrangement plays at 190 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Martha My Dear" 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 "Martha My Dear"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Martha My Dear"?
- "Martha My Dear" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Martha My Dear"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, +10 more.
- 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.
- 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 "Martha My Dear". Key of Ab, 190 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.