What key is "Skylark" in?

"Skylark" by Johnny Mercer is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Skylark" 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 "Skylark" 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 "Skylark" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?

Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D#dim)Sky

lark,

have you (F)an y thing to (C)say to me?

Won’t you (E7)tell me where my (Am7)love can be?

Is there a (G7)mead ow in the (C)mist

where some one’s (F)wait ing to be (Db)kissed?

(Em7)Sky

(A)lark,

have you seen a val ley (Cmaj7)green with spring,

Where my (E7)heart can go a (Am7)jour ney ing

o ver the (G7)shad ows and the (C)rain, to a (G7)blos som cov ered (C6)lane?

And in your (F)lone ly (F#dim)flight,

have n’t you (C7)heard the mu sic (B7)in the night?

Won der ful (A7)mu sic, (Dm)faint as a (Bb7)“will o’ the wisp” (F)cra zy (C7)as a (F)loon,

(E)sad as a gyp sy ser e (B7)nad ing the (E)moon.

(G7)Oh, (D#dim)Sky

lark,

I don’t (F)know if you can (C)find these things,

but my (E7)heart is rid ing (Am7)on your wings.

So, if you (G7)see them an y (C)where, won’t you (G7)lead me (C)there?

Skylark by Johnny Mercer

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Skylark”

What key is "Skylark" in?: "Skylark" by Johnny Mercer is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Skylark" 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 "Skylark" 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 "Skylark" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?: Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.