Other arrangements of The Ballad Of John And Yoko
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(E)Stand ing in the dock at South amp ton,
trying to get to Hol land or France.
Pe The (E7)man in the mac said, what’re “You’ve got to go back.” You know they did n’t e ven give us a chance.
Christ!
You know it ain’t eas y,
you know how hard it can be.
The way things are go ing,
they’re gon na cru ci fy (E)me.
(E)Fin ’lly made the plane in to Par is,
hon ey moon ing down by the Seine.
Pe ter (E7)Brown called to say, “You what’re can make it O K.
You can get mar ried in Gi bral tar, near Spain.” Christ!
You know it ain’t eas y,
you know how hard it can be.
The way things are go ing,
they’re gon na cru ci fy (E)me.
Drove from (E)Par is to the Am ster dam Hil ton,
talk ing in our beds for a week.
Pe The (E7)news peo ple said, “Say, what’re you do ing in bed?” I said, “We’re on ly trying to get us some peace.” Christ!
You know it ain’t eas y,
you know how hard it can be.
The way things are go ing,
they’re gon na cru ci fy (E)me.
Drove from
(A)Sav ing up your mon ey for a rain y day,
giv ing all your clothes to char i ty.
Last night the wife said, “Oh boy, when you’re dead, you (B7)don’t take noth ing with you but your soul.”
Think!
(E)Made a light ning trip to Vi en na,
eat ing choc’ late cake in a bag.
The (E7)news pa pers said, said, “She’s gone to his head; they look just like two gu rus in drag.” Christ!
You know it ain’t eas y,
you know how hard it can be.
The way things are go ing,
they’re going to cru ci fy (E)me.
(E)Caught the ear ly plane back to Lon don,
fif ty a corns tied in a sack.
The (E7)men from the press said, “We wish you suc cess; it’s good to have the both of you back.” Christ!
You know it ain’t eas y,
you know how hard it can be.
The way things are go ing,
they’re going to cru ci fy (E)me.
(E)me.
The way things are go ing,
they’re going to cru ci fy (E)me.
The Ballad Of John And Yoko — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Ballad Of John And Yoko”
- What key is "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" by The Beatles played in?
- The Ballad Of John And Yoko is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
- "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B7, E, E6, E7.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.