What key is "Wanderlust" in?

"Wanderlust" by Paul McCartney is in the key of F with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Wanderlust" 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 "Wanderlust" 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 "Wanderlust" 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

(F)Light (C)out, (F)Wan (Bb)der (F)lust,

head (C)us (F)out (Bb)to (C)sea.

(Gm)Cap tain says there ’ll be a bust,

(C)this one’s (F)not for me.

(F)Take (C)us (F)from (Bb)the (F)dark,

out (C)where (F)we (Bb)can (C)see.

(Gm)Cap tain’s out to ’ll make his mark,

(C)this one’s (F)not to be.

(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,

(Bb)help us to be (F)free.

(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,

(Gm)do it just for me,

(Eb)Wan der (Bbm)lust.

(Gm)Cap tain’s out to ’ll make his mark,

(C)this one’s (F)not to be.

Oh, (C)where did (F)I

go wrong, my love?

What (C)pet ty (F)crime (Bb)was I found guilt y of?

What bet ter time

to find a brand new day?

Oh, Wan der lust, a way.

(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,

(Bb)help us to be (F)free.

(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,

(Gm)do it just for me,

(Eb)Wan der (Bbm)lust.

(Gm)Cap tain says there ’ll be a bust,

(C)this one’s (F)not for me.

Oh, (C)where did (F)I

go wrong, my love?

What (C)pet ty (F)crime (Bb)was I found guilt y of?

What bet ter time

to find a brand new day?

Oh, Wan der lust, a way.

(C)Drop ping a line,

(F)may be this time it’s (Bb)Wan der lust for me.

Wanderlust by Paul McCartney

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Wanderlust”

What key is "Wanderlust" in?: "Wanderlust" by Paul McCartney is in the key of F with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Wanderlust" 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 "Wanderlust" 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 "Wanderlust" 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.