Michelle

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(F)Mi chelle,

ma belle,

(Eb)these are words that (Ddim)go to geth er (C)well, (Bdim)my Mi chelle.

(F)Mi chelle,

ma belle, (Eb)sont les mots qui (Ddim)vont très bien en (C)semble

(Bdim)très bien en (C)semble.

I (Fm)love you, I love you, I love you,

that’s all I want to (Db)say,

Un til I find a way,

I will say the (C)on ly (Fm7)words I (Fm6)know that (Dbmaj7)you’ll

un der (C)stand.

(F)Mi

chelle,

ma belle,

(Eb)sont les mots qui (Ddim)vont très bien en (C)semble

(Bdim)très bien en (C)semble.

I (Fm)need to, I need to, I need to,

I need to make you (Db)see,

oh, what I you mean to

I Un til I (C)do, I’m (Fm7)hop ing (Fm6)you will (Dbmaj7)know

what I (C)stand.

(C)mean.

I love you.

I (Fm)want you, I want you, I want

you,

I think you know by (Db)now,

I’ll get to you some (Fm)how.

Un til I (C)do I’m (Fm7)tell ing (Fm6)you, so (Dbmaj7)you’ll un der (C)stand.

(F)Mi chelle,

ma belle,

(Eb)sont les mots qui (Ddim)vont très bien en (C)semble (Bdim)très bien en (C)semble.

And I will (Fm)say the (C)on ly words I (Fm6)know that (Dbmaj7)you’ll un der (C)stand, my Mi (F)chelle.

(F)chelle.

Michelle — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Michelle" by The Beatles 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 Db, 100 BPM.

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

About “Michelle

Can I learn "Michelle" 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 "Michelle" with hands-separate practice in Db at 100 BPM.
What key is "Michelle" by The Beatles played in?
Michelle is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Michelle"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Michelle" 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 "Michelle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Michelle"?
"Michelle" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Michelle"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab7, Bbm7, Bdim, C, C7, Caug, Db, Dbmaj7, +6 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Michelle"?
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 "Michelle" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Michelle"?
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. "Michelle" is in the key of Db at 100 BPM.

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