The song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles was written by John Lennon and credited to the famous Lennon–McCartney duo.
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was released on the 1st of June 1967 as part of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. It was released under the Parlophone record label.
The song was inspired from Lennon's son Julian. Julian, when at nursery school, named a drawing "Lucy - in the sky with diamonds". Even if Julian used to show his dad all his drawings, it was obviously that Julian had some affection for Lucy, and also the drawing ended up being a sparkling idea for his dad.
The lyrics of the song were derived from the literary style of "Alice In Wonderland". It is well known that Lennon had read and admired the works of Lewis Carroll, and the title of Julian's drawing reminded him of the chapter of "Through the Looking Glass" in which Alice floats in a boat.
Others consider that the song might be a reflection of John’s drug experiences, since the first letters of each word lead to "LSD"- Lysergic acid diethylamide, known as a psychedelic drug. John Lennon denied this through.
The piano sheet music for "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is composed in 3/4 time, except the chorus which written in 4/4 time. The song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' piano sheet music is composed in key of A major for verses, B♭ major for the pre-chorus, and G major for the chorus.
We have sheet music of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" for piano vocal and keyboard.
The song became very popular, and in 1974, Elton John released a cover version as a single. John Lennon was part of the cover in backing vocals, under the pseudonym Dr. Winston O'Boogie.
Aside from Elton John and John Lennon, the cover included Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson and Ray Cooper.
It seemed that the fans like it very much, and the single got in top of US Billboard pop charts.
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" piano tabs are available online, for everyone who would like to play the song, from beginner to advanced.
