Btap to play
F#tap to play
G#mtap to play
Etap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
B · F# · G#m · E · C#m
Penny Lane Chords – Guitar
Btap to play
F#tap to play
G#mtap to play
Etap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
B · F# · G#m · E · C#m
Penny Lane Chords – Ukulele
Btap to play
F#tap to play
G#mtap to play
Etap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
B · F# · G#m · E · C#m
Penny Lane Chords – Piano
Btap to play
F#tap to play
G#mtap to play
Etap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
B · F# · G#m · E · C#m
Penny Lane Chords – Banjo
Btap to play
F#tap to play
G#mtap to play
Etap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
B · F# · G#m · E · C#m
Penny Lane Chords – Mandolin
Btap to play
F#tap to play
G#mtap to play
Etap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
B · F# · G#m · E · C#m
Penny Lane Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ nostalgic portrait of a Liverpool street scene. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play with G shapes for easier chords, or play the B chords as written for the true key.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – F# – B (×2)
E – F#
B
Chorus
E – F#
B
E – F#
B
Verse 2
E – F# – B (×2)
E
F# – B
E – F# – B (×2)
E – F#
Chorus
E – F#
B
E – F#
B
Verse 3
E – F# – B (×2)
E – F#
B
Chorus
E – F#
B
E – F#
B
Bridge
G#m – F# – E (×3)
Verse 4
E – F# – B (×2)
E – F#
B
Chorus
E – F#
B
E – F#
B
Practice tip: Master the E-F#-B progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the backbone of the song. The G#m-F#-E bridge section requires a quick, smooth shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Penny Lane"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: B, F#, G#m, E and C#m.
Is "Penny Lane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of B, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Penny Lane" in?
It is in the key of B.
Who wrote "Penny Lane"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1967.