What key is "Yellow Submarine" in?

"Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Yellow Submarine" 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 "Yellow Submarine" 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 "Yellow Submarine" on piano?

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

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

In the (C)town where (Bb)I was (F)born

(Dm)lived a (Gm)man who (Bb)sailed to (C)sea,

(F)and he (C)told us (Bb)of his (F)life

(Dm)in the (Gm)land low of (Bb)sub ma (C)rines.

(F)So we (C)sailed up (Bb)to the (F)sun

(Dm)till we (Gm)found the (Bb)sea of (C)green,

(F)and we (C)lived be (Bb)neath the (F)waves

(Dm)in our (Gm)yel low of (Bb)sub ma (C)rines.

(F)So we (C)rine.

(F)We all live in a (C)yel low sub ma rine, (C7)yel low sub ma rine, (F)yel low sub ma rine.

And our (C)friends are (Bb)all on (F)board;

(Dm)man y (Bb)more of them has live next (C)door.

(F)And the (C)band be (Bb)gins to (F)play.

(F)We all live in a (C)yel low sub ma rine, (C7)yel low sub ma rine, (F)yel low sub ma rine.

As we (C)live a (Bb)life of (F)ease,

(Dm)ev ’ry (Bb)one of us has all we (C)need:

(F)sky of (C)blue and (Bb)sea of (F)play.

(F)green

in our (Gm)yel low (Bb)sub ma (C7)rine.

(F)We all live in a (C)yel low sub ma rine, (C7)yel low sub ma rine, (F)yel low sub ma rine.

(F)yel low sub ma rine.

Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Yellow Submarine”

What key is "Yellow Submarine" in?: "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Yellow Submarine" 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 "Yellow Submarine" 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 "Yellow Submarine" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.