Octopus's Garden

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Octopus's Garden" 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 E, 192 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Octopus's Garden”

Can I learn "Octopus's Garden" 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 "Octopus's Garden" with hands-separate practice in E at 192 BPM.
What key is "Octopus's Garden" by The Beatles played in?
Octopus's Garden 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 "Octopus's Garden"?
The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Octopus's Garden" 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 "Octopus's Garden"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Octopus's Garden"?
"Octopus's Garden" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Octopus's Garden"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, D, D#, E, 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Octopus's Garden"?
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 "Octopus's Garden" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Octopus's Garden"?
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. "Octopus's Garden" is in the key of E at 192 BPM.