Yellow Ledbetter

by Pearl Jam
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Lyrics

Un se aled on a (B)porch a let ter

sat.

(Asus)Then you said,

I wan na (E)leave it a gain.

Once I saw them on a (B)beach of weath ered

sand.

(Asus)On the sand

I wan na (E)leave it a gain.

On a week end,

wan na (B)wish it all a way, yeah.

And they (A)called and I (Asus)said that I want what I (A)said, then I (E)call out a gain.

And the reas on ought ta (B)leave her calm, I know.

I (Asus)said I don’t know wheth (A)er I’m the (E)box er or the bag.

Oh yeah,

can you see (B)them

out (B)on the porch?

(Asus)Yeah, (A)but they don’t wave.

I see them

round the front (B)way, yeah,

and I (A)know, and I know (A)I don’t want to stay.

(Spoken:) Make me cry.

I don’t wan na (E)stay.

I don’t (A)wan na stay.

I don’t wan na (E)stay,

(B)oh, no,

yeah.

(B)Oh.

(E5)Oh.

Yellow Ledbetter — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yellow Ledbetter" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 71 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Yellow Ledbetter”

Why does "Yellow Ledbetter" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Yellow Ledbetter".
What key is "Yellow Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam played in?
Yellow Ledbetter is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yellow Ledbetter"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yellow Ledbetter" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Yellow Ledbetter"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yellow Ledbetter"?
"Yellow Ledbetter" was originally performed by Pearl Jam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Yellow Ledbetter"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus4, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow.
What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?
Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Yellow Ledbetter"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yellow Ledbetter".
Can I see all the notes in "Yellow Ledbetter"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 71 BPM.