What key is "Yellow Submarine" in?

"Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 122 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

(F)In the (C)town

where (Bb)I was (F)born

(Dm)lived a (Bb)man

who sailed to (C)sea.

(F)And he (C)told

us (Bb)of his (F)life

(Dm)in the (Bb)land

of sub ma (C)rines.

(F)So we (C)sailed

up (Bb)to the (F)sun

(Dm)till we (Bb)found

the sea of (C)green,

(F)and we (C)lived

be (Bb)neath the (F)waves

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

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

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

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

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

Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Yellow Submarine”

What key is "Yellow Submarine" in?: "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 122 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.