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Baker Street

· by Gerry Rafferty

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Lyrics

Win din’ your way down (A)Bak er (D)Street,

light in your head and (A)then on (D)your (A)feet, well an oth er cra zy day, you (G)drink the night a way and for (D)get a bout ev ’ry thing.

This ci ty des (D)ert makes (A)you feel so (D)cold, it’s (A)got so ma ny peo ple (D)but (A)it’s got no (D)soul, and (A)it’s tak en me so long to (G)find out you were wrong when you (D)sort ed out ev ’ry thing.

You used to think that it was (Am)so ea sy, you used to say that it was (Am)so ea sy, but (C)you’re try ing, (G)you’re try ing (D)now.

An oth er year and then you’ll (Am)be hap py, just one more year and then you’ll (Am)be hap py, but (C)you’re cry ing, (G)you’re cry ing (D)now.

Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Baker Street" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Baker Street"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Baker Street" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Am, C, D, Dm7, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gerry Rafferty songs work for kids?: Try "BAKER STREET", "RIGHT DOWN THE LINE", "Baker Street". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.