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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Octopus's Garden" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Octopus's Garden" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Octopus's Garden" is in E.
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.
Does "Octopus's Garden" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Octopus's Garden" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Octopus's Garden"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.