The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever
Hello! Below you'll find my "Strawberry Fields Forever" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This groundbreaking classic by The Beatles it literally my favorite song of all time. The lyrics, the melody, the chords, the production - everything is just perfect in my opinion. I put a lot of love into this piano arrangement that considers a lot of different elements of the recording.
Enjoy!
Strawberry Fields Forever Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Strawberry Fields Forever:
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| E Emaj7 | E7 | F#m E | D (A)
| E Emaj7 | E7 | F#m E | D (A)
[Chorus 1]
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
[Verse 1]
(E Emaj7 E7)
Living is easy with eyes closed
F#m A/E D
Misunderstanding all you see
D E A
Its getting hard to be someone
(E Emaj7 E7)
Living is easy with eyes closed
F#m A/E D
Misunderstanding all you see
D E A
Its getting hard to be someone
(C#m/G#) F#m (A/E)
But it all works out
D E D A
It doesnt matter much to me
But it all works out
D E D A
It doesnt matter much to me
[Chorus 2]
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
[Verse 2]
(E Emaj7 E7)
No one, I think, is in my tree
F#m A/E D
I mean, it must be high or low
(E Emaj7 E7)
No one, I think, is in my tree
F#m A/E D
I mean, it must be high or low
D E
That is, you can't, you know
That is, you can't, you know
A (C#m/G#) F#m (A/E)
Tune in but its al..........right
D E D A
That is, I think its not too bad
D E D A
That is, I think its not too bad
[Chorus 3]
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
[Verse 3]
(E Emaj7 E7)
Always, no, sometimes, think its me
F#m A/E D
But, you know, I know when its a dream
D E A
I think I know, I mean, er, yes
(E Emaj7 E7)
Always, no, sometimes, think its me
F#m A/E D
But, you know, I know when its a dream
D E A
I think I know, I mean, er, yes
(C#m/G#) F#m (A/E)
But its all wrong
D E D A
That is, I think I disagree
But its all wrong
D E D A
That is, I think I disagree
[Chorus 4]
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A F#m
Strawberry fields forever
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
Dmaj7 E D
Strawberry fields forever
A
Let me take you down, cause Im going to
Em7 Em7/D F#7
Strawberry fields Nothing is real
D (E) F#7
And nothing to get hung about
Dmaj7 A F#m
Strawberry fields forever
Dmaj7 A
Strawberry fields forever
Dmaj7 E D
Strawberry fields forever
[Outro]
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.
Strawberry Fields Forever 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 "Strawberry Fields Forever" 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: "Strawberry Fields Forever" 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.
