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)“mac”

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Penny Lane" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 112 BPM.

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

About “Penny Lane”

Can I play "Penny Lane" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Penny Lane" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Penny Lane"?
Yes — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Penny Lane"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Penny Lane" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Penny Lane"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Penny Lane" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.