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(E)I
once had a girl,
or should I say
(Bm7)she once (A)had (E)me.
She
showed me her room,
is n’t it good
(Bm7)Nor we (A)gian (E)wood.
She (Em)asked me to stay and she told me to sit an y (A)where.
So (Em)I looked a round and I no ticed there was n’t a (F#m7)chair.
(E)I
sat on a rug,
bid ing my time,
(Bm7)drink ing (A)her (E)wine.
We
talked un til two
and then she said,
(Bm7)“It’s time (A)for (E)bed.”
(E)I
once had a girl,
or should I say
(Bm7)she once (A)had (E)me.
She
showed me her room,
is n’t it good
(Bm7)Nor we (A)gian (E)wood.
She (Em)told me she worked in the morn ing and start ed to (A)laugh.
I (Em)told her I did n’t and crawled off to sleep in the (F#m7)bath.
(E)And
when I a woke
I was a lone;
(Bm7)this bird (A)had (E)flown.
So
I lit a fire,
is n’t it good
(Bm7)Nor we (A)gian (E)wood.
Norwegian Wood — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Norwegian Wood" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Norwegian Wood”
- Can I play "Norwegian Wood" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Norwegian Wood" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Norwegian Wood" by The Beatles played in?
- Norwegian Wood 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 "Norwegian Wood"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Norwegian Wood" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Norwegian Wood"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Norwegian Wood"?
- "Norwegian Wood" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Norwegian Wood"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, Bm7, E, Em, F#m7.
- 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 a complete beginner play "Norwegian Wood"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Norwegian Wood" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Norwegian Wood"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Norwegian Wood" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.