The Beatles - Golden Slumbers
Hello! Below you'll find my "Golden Slumbers" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This classic song by The Beatles has a simple and elegant piano part, and what I teach in the video is very accurate to the studio recording.
Enjoy!
Golden Slumbers Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Golden Slumbers:
Golden Slumbers Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Am7 |
| Am7 |
[Verse 1]
Am7 Dm*
Once there was a way, to get back homeward
G7 C
Once there was a way, to get back home
E7 Am7 Dmadd9
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
G7* C
And I will sing a lullaby
[Chorus]
C Fadd9 C
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
C Fadd9 C
Smiles awake you when you rise
E7 Am7 Dmadd9
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
G7* C
And I will sing a lullaby
[Verse 2]
Am7 Dm*
Once there was a way, to get back homeward
G7 C
Once there was a way, to get back home
E7 Am7 Dmadd9
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
G7* C
And I will sing a lullaby
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Golden Slumbers Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Golden Slumbers" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Golden Slumbers" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
