Octopus's Garden

by The Beatles
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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.

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.

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