The Ballad Of John And Yoko

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “The Ballad Of John And Yoko”

Can I learn "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" with hands-separate practice in E at 112 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" is in the key of E at 112 BPM.