What key is "Skylark" in?

"Skylark" by Johnny Mercer is in the key of Ab 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

(Eb6)Sky

(Fm7)lark,

have you (Ab)an y thing to (Ebmaj7)say to me?

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

Is there a mead ow in the (Eb)mist,

where some one’s (Fm7)wait ing to be (Bb7)kissed?

(Eb6)Sky

(Fm7)lark,

have you (Ab)seen a val ley (Ebmaj7)green with spring,

where my (Eb)heart can go a (Eb)jour ney ing

o ver the shad ows and the (Eb)mist,

where some one’s (Fm7)wait ing to be (Bb7)kissed?

(Bb)rain to a blos som cov ered (Eb6)lane?

And in your (Ab)lone ly flight,

have n’t you (Eb7)heard the mu sic (Ab)in the night,

won der ful (C7)mu sic (Fm7)faint as a (Db7)will o’ the wisp, (Fm7)cra zy (Eb)as a (Ab)loon,

(G6)sad as a gyp sy ser e (A7)nad ing (D7)the (G)moon?

(Bb7)Oh, (Eb6)sky

(Fm7)lark,

I don’t (Ab)know if you can (Ebmaj7)find these things,

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

So, if you see them an y (Bb)where, won’t you lead me (Eb6)there?

Skylark by Johnny Mercer

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab 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 Ab 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.