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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Yellow Ledbetter" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Yellow Ledbetter" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Yellow Ledbetter" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Yellow Ledbetter"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Yellow Ledbetter" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Yellow Ledbetter"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Yellow Ledbetter" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.