The Beatles - In My Life
Hello! Below you'll find my "In My Life" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by The Beatles is one of my all time favorites. It's fairly easy to learn, with the exception of the sped up "harpsichord" piano solo. In the video, I give some easier options for that section.
Enjoy!
In My Life Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for In My Life:
In My Life Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| A | E | X2
| A | E | X2
[Verse 1]
A E F#m A7/G
There are places I'll remember
D Dm A
All my life though some have changed
A E F#m A7/G
Some forever not for better
D Dm A
Some have gone and some remain
[Chorus]
F#m D
All these places have their moments
G A
With lovers and friends I still can recall
F#m B
Some are dead and some are living
Dm A
In my life I've loved them all
F#m D
All these places have their moments
G A
With lovers and friends I still can recall
F#m B
Some are dead and some are living
Dm A
In my life I've loved them all
[Interlude]
| A | E |
| A | E |
[Verse 2]
A E F#m A7/G
But of all these friends and lovers
D Dm A
There is no one compares with you
A E F#m A7/G
And these memories lose their meaning
D Dm A
When I think of love as something new
A E F#m A7/G
But of all these friends and lovers
D Dm A
There is no one compares with you
A E F#m A7/G
And these memories lose their meaning
D Dm A
When I think of love as something new
[Chorus 2]
F#m D
Though I know I'll never lose affection
G A
For people and things that went before
F#m B
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Dm A
In my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
G A
For people and things that went before
F#m B
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Dm A
In my life I love you more
[Solo]
| A E | F#m A7/G | D Dm | A | X2
| A E | F#m A7/G | D Dm | A | X2
[Chorus 3]
F#m D
Though I know I'll never lose affection
G A
For people and things that went before
F#m B
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Dm A
In my life I love you more
F#m D
Though I know I'll never lose affection
G A
For people and things that went before
F#m B
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Dm A
In my life I love you more
[Interlude]
| A | E |
| A | E |
[Ending]
Dm (A)
In my life ... I love you more
| A | E E7 | A |
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.
In My Life 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 "In My Life" 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: "In My Life" 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.
