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I Am the Walrus Chords

The Beatles Advanced Key of A 7 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Advanced

Capo

None

Chords

A · G · F · E · D · C · B

I Am the Walrus Chords – Guitar

The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece with surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Psychedelic Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a dreamy, hypnotic feel. The chords should blur into each other. This song is about atmosphere, not precision — let it be weird and wonderful.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A A/G D/F#

I am he as you are he as you are me

F A

And we are all together

A A/G

See how they run like pigs from a gun

D/F# F

See how they fly

A

I’m crying

Verse 2

A A/G

Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come

D/F#

Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday

F A

Man, you’ve been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 3

A A/G

Mr. city policeman sitting pretty little

D/F#

Policemen in a row

F

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky

A

See how they run

A/G D/F#

I’m crying, I’m crying

F A

I’m crying, I’m crying

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 4

A A/G

Expert texpert choking smokers

D/F#

Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?

F

See how they smile like pigs in a sty

A

See how they snied

A/G D/F#FA

I’m crying

Final Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A B

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A G A

Goo goo g'joob

Practice tip: The A to A/G to D/F# uses a descending bass line — keep the A chord shape and walk the bass note down. The F chord adds the psychedelic color. Don’t worry about perfection — this song is gloriously messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am the Walrus"?

You need 7 advanced-friendly chords: A, G, F, E, D, C and B.

Is "I Am the Walrus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated advanced and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am the Walrus" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Am the Walrus"?

It was written by John Lennon, and released in 1967.

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Gtap to play

Ftap to play

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Btap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Advanced

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · G · F · E · D · C · B

I Am the Walrus Chords – Ukulele

The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece with surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Psychedelic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a dreamy, hypnotic feel. The chords should blur into each other. This song is about atmosphere, not precision — let it be weird and wonderful.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A A/G D/F#

I am he as you are he as you are me

F A

And we are all together

A A/G

See how they run like pigs from a gun

D/F# F

See how they fly

A

I’m crying

Verse 2

A A/G

Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come

D/F#

Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday

F A

Man, you’ve been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 3

A A/G

Mr. city policeman sitting pretty little

D/F#

Policemen in a row

F

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky

A

See how they run

A/G D/F#

I’m crying, I’m crying

F A

I’m crying, I’m crying

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 4

A A/G

Expert texpert choking smokers

D/F#

Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?

F

See how they smile like pigs in a sty

A

See how they snied

A/G D/F#FA

I’m crying

Final Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A B

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A G A

Goo goo g'joob

Practice tip: The A to A/G to D/F# uses a descending bass line — keep the A chord shape and walk the bass note down. The F chord adds the psychedelic color. Don’t worry about perfection — this song is gloriously messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am the Walrus"?

You need 7 advanced-friendly chords: A, G, F, E, D, C and B.

Is "I Am the Walrus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated advanced and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am the Walrus" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Am the Walrus"?

It was written by John Lennon, and released in 1967.

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Etap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Advanced

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · G · F · E · D · C · B

I Am the Walrus Chords – Piano

The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece with surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Psychedelic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a dreamy, hypnotic feel. The chords should blur into each other. This song is about atmosphere, not precision — let it be weird and wonderful.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A A/G D/F#

I am he as you are he as you are me

F A

And we are all together

A A/G

See how they run like pigs from a gun

D/F# F

See how they fly

A

I’m crying

Verse 2

A A/G

Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come

D/F#

Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday

F A

Man, you’ve been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 3

A A/G

Mr. city policeman sitting pretty little

D/F#

Policemen in a row

F

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky

A

See how they run

A/G D/F#

I’m crying, I’m crying

F A

I’m crying, I’m crying

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 4

A A/G

Expert texpert choking smokers

D/F#

Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?

F

See how they smile like pigs in a sty

A

See how they snied

A/G D/F#FA

I’m crying

Final Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A B

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A G A

Goo goo g'joob

Practice tip: The A to A/G to D/F# uses a descending bass line — keep the A chord shape and walk the bass note down. The F chord adds the psychedelic color. Don’t worry about perfection — this song is gloriously messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am the Walrus"?

You need 7 advanced-friendly chords: A, G, F, E, D, C and B.

Is "I Am the Walrus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated advanced and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am the Walrus" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Am the Walrus"?

It was written by John Lennon, and released in 1967.

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Etap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Advanced

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · G · F · E · D · C · B

I Am the Walrus Chords – Banjo

The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece with surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Psychedelic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a dreamy, hypnotic feel. The chords should blur into each other. This song is about atmosphere, not precision — let it be weird and wonderful.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A A/G D/F#

I am he as you are he as you are me

F A

And we are all together

A A/G

See how they run like pigs from a gun

D/F# F

See how they fly

A

I’m crying

Verse 2

A A/G

Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come

D/F#

Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday

F A

Man, you’ve been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 3

A A/G

Mr. city policeman sitting pretty little

D/F#

Policemen in a row

F

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky

A

See how they run

A/G D/F#

I’m crying, I’m crying

F A

I’m crying, I’m crying

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 4

A A/G

Expert texpert choking smokers

D/F#

Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?

F

See how they smile like pigs in a sty

A

See how they snied

A/G D/F#FA

I’m crying

Final Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A B

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A G A

Goo goo g'joob

Practice tip: The A to A/G to D/F# uses a descending bass line — keep the A chord shape and walk the bass note down. The F chord adds the psychedelic color. Don’t worry about perfection — this song is gloriously messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am the Walrus"?

You need 7 advanced-friendly chords: A, G, F, E, D, C and B.

Is "I Am the Walrus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated advanced and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am the Walrus" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Am the Walrus"?

It was written by John Lennon, and released in 1967.

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Etap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Advanced

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · G · F · E · D · C · B

I Am the Walrus Chords – Mandolin

The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece with surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Psychedelic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a dreamy, hypnotic feel. The chords should blur into each other. This song is about atmosphere, not precision — let it be weird and wonderful.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A A/G D/F#

I am he as you are he as you are me

F A

And we are all together

A A/G

See how they run like pigs from a gun

D/F# F

See how they fly

A

I’m crying

Verse 2

A A/G

Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come

D/F#

Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday

F A

Man, you’ve been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 3

A A/G

Mr. city policeman sitting pretty little

D/F#

Policemen in a row

F

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky

A

See how they run

A/G D/F#

I’m crying, I’m crying

F A

I’m crying, I’m crying

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 4

A A/G

Expert texpert choking smokers

D/F#

Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?

F

See how they smile like pigs in a sty

A

See how they snied

A/G D/F#FA

I’m crying

Final Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A B

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A G A

Goo goo g'joob

Practice tip: The A to A/G to D/F# uses a descending bass line — keep the A chord shape and walk the bass note down. The F chord adds the psychedelic color. Don’t worry about perfection — this song is gloriously messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am the Walrus"?

You need 7 advanced-friendly chords: A, G, F, E, D, C and B.

Is "I Am the Walrus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated advanced and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am the Walrus" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Am the Walrus"?

It was written by John Lennon, and released in 1967.

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Etap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Advanced

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · G · F · E · D · C · B

I Am the Walrus Chords – Harmonica

The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece with surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Psychedelic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a dreamy, hypnotic feel. The chords should blur into each other. This song is about atmosphere, not precision — let it be weird and wonderful.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A A/G D/F#

I am he as you are he as you are me

F A

And we are all together

A A/G

See how they run like pigs from a gun

D/F# F

See how they fly

A

I’m crying

Verse 2

A A/G

Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come

D/F#

Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday

F A

Man, you’ve been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 3

A A/G

Mr. city policeman sitting pretty little

D/F#

Policemen in a row

F

See how they fly like Lucy in the sky

A

See how they run

A/G D/F#

I’m crying, I’m crying

F A

I’m crying, I’m crying

Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G A

Goo goo g’joob

Verse 4

A A/G

Expert texpert choking smokers

D/F#

Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?

F

See how they smile like pigs in a sty

A

See how they snied

A/G D/F#FA

I’m crying

Final Chorus

B

I am the eggman, they are the eggmen

A

I am the walrus

G

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A B

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob

A G A

Goo goo g'joob

Practice tip: The A to A/G to D/F# uses a descending bass line — keep the A chord shape and walk the bass note down. The F chord adds the psychedelic color. Don’t worry about perfection — this song is gloriously messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am the Walrus"?

You need 7 advanced-friendly chords: A, G, F, E, D, C and B.

Is "I Am the Walrus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated advanced and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am the Walrus" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Am the Walrus"?

It was written by John Lennon, and released in 1967.