Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(D)I

once had a girl,

or should I say

(Am7)she once (G)had (D)me.

She

showed me her room;

is n’t it good

(Am7)Nor we (G)gian (D)wood?

She (Dm)asked me to stay and she told me to sit an y (G)where.

So (Dm)I looked a round and I no ticed there was n’t a (Em7)chair.

(D)I

sat on a rug,

bid ing my time,

(Am7)drink ing (G)her (D)wine.

We

talked un til two,

and then she said,

(Am7)“It’s time (G)for (D)bed.”

She (Dm)told me she worked in the morn ing and start ed to (G)laugh.

I (Dm)told her I did n’t and crawled off to sleep in the (Em7)bath.

(D)And

when I a woke,

I was a lone;

(Am7)this bird (G)had (D)flown.

So

I lit a fire;

is n’t it good

(Am7)Nor we (G)gian (D)bed.”

She (D)wood?

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" 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 A, 135 BPM.

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About “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"?
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 "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" by The Beatles played in?
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" 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 "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"?
"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". Key of A, 135 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.