Penny Lane

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Pen ny (G)Lane: There is a (Em)bar ber show ing (Am)pho to graphs of ev ’ry (G)head he’s had the (Em)plea sure to know,

and all the (E)peo ple that come and (Ebmaj7)go

stop and (D7sus)say hel lo.

On the (G)cor ner is a (Em)bank er with a (Am7)mo tor car; the lit tle (G)chil dren laugh at (Em)him be hind his (Gm)back.

He And the (E)bank er nev er wears a (Ebmaj7)β€œmac”

in the (D7sus)pour ing rain,

(C)ver y

Pen ny (F)Lane is in my (F)ears and in my (Bb)eyes,

(F)wet be neath the (F)blue sub ur ban (Bb)skies I sit.

And (D)mean while, back in Pen ny (G)Lane there is a (Em)fire man with an (Am7)hour tom glass, and in his (G)pock et is a (Em)por trait of the (Gm)Queen.

And likes to (E)keep his fire er en gine (Ebmaj7)clean;

it’s a (D7sus)clean ma chine!

(C)ver y

Pen ny (F)Lane is in my (F)ears and in my (Bb)eyes,

(F)there be full of (F)fish and fin ger (Bb)pies in sum mer.

(D)mean while, back in Pen ny (D)Mean while, back be hind the (G)shel ter in the (Em)mid dle of the (Am7)round a bout, the pret ty (G)nurse is sell ing (Em)pop pies from a (Gm)tray,

and though she (E)feels as if she’s in a (Ebmaj7)play,

she is (D7sus)an y way.

Pen ny (D)mean while back...

Pen ny (G)Lane is in my (G)ears and in my (C)eyes,

(G)there be neath the (G)blue sub ur ban (C)skies,

Pen ny Lane.

Penny Lane β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Penny Lane" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Why does "Penny Lane" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 "Penny Lane".
What key is "Penny Lane" by The Beatles played in?
Penny Lane is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Penny Lane"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Penny Lane" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Penny Lane"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Penny Lane"?
"Penny Lane" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 "Penny Lane"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Penny Lane".
Can I see all the notes in "Penny Lane"?
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 G at 112 BPM.