What key is "Sexy Sadie" in?

"Sexy Sadie" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sexy Sadie" 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 "Sexy Sadie" 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 "Sexy Sadie" 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.

Lyrics

(G)Sex y (F#)Sa die,

what have you done?

You made a (D)fool of ev ’ry one,

you made a (D)fool of ev ’ry (G)one.

Sex y (F)Sa die, oh what have you (G)done?

Sex y (F#)Sa die,

you broke the rules.

You laid it (D)down for all to see,

you laid it (D)down for all to (G)see.

Sex y (F)Sa die, oh you broke the (G)rules.

One sun ny day ’ry thing the (Am)world was wait ing for a (Bm)lov er;

she came a long to (Am)turn on ev ’ry (Bm)one.

Sex y (A7)Sa die, the lat est and the (Cm)great est of them (G)all.

Sex y (F#)Sa die,

how did you know

the world was (D)wait ing just for you,

the world was (D)wait ing just for (G)you?

Sex y (F)Sa die, oh, how did you (G)know?

Sex y (F#)Sa die,

you’ll get yours yet.

How ev er, (D)big you think you are

how ev er (D)big you think you (G)are.

Sex y (F)Sa die, oh, how did you (F)Sa die, oh, you’ll get yours (G)all.

Sex y Sa die, she’s the (F#)great est of them all.

Ooh.

Sexy Sadie by The Beatles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sexy Sadie”

What key is "Sexy Sadie" in?: "Sexy Sadie" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sexy Sadie" 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 "Sexy Sadie" 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 "Sexy Sadie" 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.