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

"Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" by Paul McCartney & Wings is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "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.

What chords are used in "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?

This arrangement of "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, C, C#, C#7, C9, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 Paul McCartney & Wings can I play here?

Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "ARROW THROUGH ME". 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 pain.

We’re so sor (Am7)ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

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

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

We’re so sor (Am7)ry,

Un cle Al (D)bert,

but if (Gm7)an y thing should (C)hap pen (C#)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 (C#)we’re so (D)eas ’ly called a way.

(C)Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (C)sky

(Am)Ad mi 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),

(G7)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (C)sky.

(C)Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round (get a round), get your feet up off the (G7)ground.

Live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(C)Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round (get a round), get your feet up off the (G7)ground.

Live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(G7)ground.

Live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(C)Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (C)sky.

Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey by Paul McCartney & Wings

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 & Wings is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "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.
What chords are used in "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?: This arrangement of "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, C, C#, C#7, C9, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 Paul McCartney & Wings can I play here?: Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "ARROW THROUGH ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.