What key is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" in?

"The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 172 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" 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.

What chords are used in "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?

This arrangement of "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Dm7, Eb, Eb7, Eb9, Ebm, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?

Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Mon (Bbmaj7)day.) Late a gain to day.

He’d be in trou ble, though he’d (Ebmaj7)say he was (Dm7)sor ry.

He’d have to (Dm7)hur ry out

He was to the bus.

Oh oh.

(Tues (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace bod y’s was so sad.

He’d nev er had a girl that (Ebmaj7)he “Now here could (Dm7)care for.

And if he was late once more,

when she he’d be out,

Oh oh.

Don’t be a fraid,

just knock on the door.

Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’.

Then a voice from a bove

said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life.

Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife.

on, (Bb)Make a stand, and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” can (Bb)do it.)

(Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.)

(Wednes (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace gain a girl.

He She was small and she was (Ebmaj7)ver he y (Dm7)pret ty.

He thought he (Dm7)was in love.

He was Hor a fraid.

Boo hoo.

(Thurs (Bbmaj7)day.) Asks her bod y’s for a date,

the ca fé down the street, to (Ebmaj7)mor “Now here row (Dm7)eve ning.

His head rest was my once ing

when she And said, “Yes,

K.”

Don’t be a fraid,

just knock on the door.

Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’.

Then a voice from a bove

said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life.

Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife.

on, (Bb)Hor a stand, and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” can (Bb)do it.)

(Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.)

(Wednes (Bb)Hor ace.)

(Fri (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” ace (Bb)Wimp.)

(Bb)(Hor ace, Hor ace, (Bb)Hor ace, Hor ace, (Eb)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, (Ebm)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace,) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.)

The Diary Of Horace Wimp by Electric Light Orchestra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 172 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Diary Of Horace Wimp”

What key is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" in?: "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 172 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" 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.
What chords are used in "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?: This arrangement of "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Dm7, Eb, Eb7, Eb9, Ebm, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?: Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.