I’d like to be
un der the sea in an (A)oc tle to pus ’s a gar den be neath in the (B)shade.
He’d let us in,
knows where we’ve been in his (A)oc to pus ’s gar den in the (B)shade.
I’d ask my friends to come and see
an oc to pus ’s (B)gar den with me.
I’d like to be
un der the sea in an (A)oc to pus ’s gar den in the shade.
We would be warm
be low the storm in our (A)oc tle to pus ’s a gar den be neath in waves, (B)shade.
rest ing our head
on the sea bed in an (A)oc to pus ’s gar den near a (B)cave.
I’d We would sing and dance a round
be cause we know we (B)can’t be found.
me.
I’d like to be
un der the sea in an (A)oc to pus ’s gar den in the shade.
We would shout
and swim a bout
the (A)cor al that lies be neath the waves.
Oh, what joy
for (C#m)ev ’ry girl and boy
(A)know ing they’re hap py and they’re (B)safe.
We would be so hap py you and me;
(A)no one there to tell us what to do.
I’d like to be
un der the sea in an (A)oc to pus ’s gar den with you.
In an (A)oc to pus ’s gar den with you.
In an
In an (A)oc to pus ’s gar den with you.
Octopus's Garden by The Beatles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 192 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Octopus's Garden”
- What key is "Octopus's Garden" in?
- "Octopus's Garden" by The Beatles is in the key of E with a tempo of 192 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Octopus's Garden" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Octopus's Garden" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Octopus's Garden"?
- This arrangement of "Octopus's Garden" uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, D, D#, E, F#m7.
- How long does it take to learn "Octopus's Garden" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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