Norwegian Wood

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(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)β€œIt’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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Norwegian Wood" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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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Where are the chord symbols for "Norwegian Wood" 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. "Norwegian Wood" is in E.
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 β€” 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.
Does "Norwegian Wood" 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. "Norwegian Wood" is in the key of E at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "Norwegian Wood"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.