I’d like to be
un der the sea
in an (G)oc tle to pus ’s a gar den be neath in the (A)shade.
He’d let us in,
knows where we’ve been
in his (G)oc to pus ’s gar den in the (A)shade.
I’d ask my friends
to come and see
an oc to pus ’s (A)gar den with me.
I’d like to be
un der the sea
in an (G)oc to pus ’s gar den in the shade.
We would be warm
be low the storm
in our (G)lit tle to hide ’s a way den be neath the waves, (A)shade.
rest ing our head
on the sea bed
in an (G)oc to pus ’s gar den near a (A)cave.
I’d We would sing
and dance a round
be cause we know we (A)can’t be found.
me.
I’d like to be
un der the sea
in an (G)oc to pus ’s gar den in the shade.
We would shout
and swim a bout
the (G)cor al
that lies be neath the waves.
Oh, what joy
for (Bm)ev ’ry girl and boy
(G)know ing
they’re hap py and they’re (A)safe.
We would be
so hap py you and me;
(G)no one there to tell us what to do.
I’d like to be
un der the sea
in an (G)oc to pus ’s gar den
with you.
In an (G)oc to pus ’s gar den
with you.
In an
In an (G)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 D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Octopus's Garden”
- What key is "Octopus's Garden" in?
- "Octopus's Garden" by The Beatles is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Octopus's Garden" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Octopus's Garden" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.