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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Ballad Of John And Yoko" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 112 BPM.
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About “The Ballad Of John And Yoko”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" is in the key of E at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.