Octopus's Garden

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I’d like to be

un der the sea

in an (A)oct tle o pus ’s a gar den, be neath in the

He’d let us in

knows where we’ve been

in his (A)oct o pus ’s gar den in the (B)shade.

I’d ask my friends

to come and see

an oct o pus ’s (B)gar den with me.

I’d like to be

un der the sea

in an (A)oct o pus ’s gar den, in the shade.

We would be warm

be low the storm

in our (A)oct tle o pus ’s a gar den, be neath in the

Rest ing our head

on the sea bed

in an (A)oct o 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)oct o 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)oct o pus ’s gar den

with you.

In an (A)oct o pus ’s gar den

with you.

In an

In an (A)oct o pus ’s gar den

with you.

Octopus's Garden — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Octopus's Garden" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 120 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”

Why does "Octopus's Garden" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Octopus's Garden".
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 120 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 9 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, D, D#, E, Eb, +1 more.
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 this real sheet music for "Octopus's Garden"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Octopus's Garden".
Can I see all the notes in "Octopus's Garden"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 120 BPM.