What key is "The Laughing Policeman" in?

"The Laughing Policeman" by Billie Grey is in the key of A with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Laughing Policeman" 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 "The Laughing Policeman" 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 "The Laughing Policeman" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

I (A)know a fat old police man, he’s (Bm)al ways on our street.

A (E7)fat and jol ly red faced man, he (E7)real ly is a treat.

He’s (A)too kind for a police man, he’s (Bm)nev er known to frown.

And (Ab)ev ’ry bod y says he is the (A)hap pi est man in town.

He (A)laughs up on point du ty, he (Bm)laughs up on his beat.

He (E7)laughs at ev ’ry bod y when he’s (E7)walk ing in the street.

He (A)nev er can stop laugh ing, he (Bm)says he’s nev er tried.

But (Ab)once he did ar rest a man and (A)laughed un est til he cried.

His (A)jol ly face had wrink led and (Bm)then he shut his eyes.

He (E7)o pened his great mouth, old hand it (E7)was a won drous size.

He (A)said “I must ar rest you.” He (Bm)did n’t know what for, and (Ab)then he start ed laugh ing un (A)til he cracked his jaw.

The Laughing Policeman by Billie Grey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Laughing Policeman”

What key is "The Laughing Policeman" in?: "The Laughing Policeman" by Billie Grey is in the key of A with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Laughing Policeman" 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 "The Laughing Policeman" 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 "The Laughing Policeman" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.