What key is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" in?

"Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" by Paul McCartney is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" on piano?

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

What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?

Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

we’re so (Am7)sor ry if we caused you an y (D)pain.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but there’s (Gm7)no one left at (C)home and (Fm)I be (D)lieve I’m gon na rain.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry, but we have n’t heard a (D)thing all day.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but if (Gm7)an y thing should (C)hap pen (Fm)we’ll be (D)sure to give a ring.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but we (Am7)have n’t done a blood y thing all (D)day.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but the (Gm7)ket tle’s on the (C)boil and (Fm)we’re so (D)eas ’ly called a way.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry, but we have n’t heard a (D)thing all day.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but if (Gm7)an y thing should (C)hap pen (Fm)we’ll be (D)sure to give a ring.

We’re so

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a (G7)cross the (C)sky.

(Am)Ad mir ral Hal sey (C)no ti fied me he (Am)had to have a berth or he (C)could n’t get to sea.

I (Am)had an oth er look and I (C)had a cup of tea and a (Em)but ter pie.

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a (G7)cross the (C)sky.

Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round, (get a round) get your feet up off the (G)ground, live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(C)round.

(G)heads

a cross the (C)sky.

Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey by Paul McCartney

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey”

What key is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" in?: "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" by Paul McCartney is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.