Beast Of Burden

by The Rolling Stones

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I’ll nev er be (C)your (Dm)beast of bur den.

My back is broad

but it’s a (Bb)hurt ing.

All I want (C)is for (Dm)you to make (Bb)love to me.

I’ll nev er be (C)your (Dm)beast of bur den.

I’ve walked for miles

my feet are (Bb)hurt ing.

All I want (C)is for (Dm)you to make (Bb)love to me.

(Bb)Am I (Bb)hard e nough am I (F)rough e nough am I (Bb)rich e nough I’m (C)not too blind to see.

I’ll nev er be (C)your (Dm)beast of bur den.

So let’s go home

and draw the (Bb)cur tains.

(F)Mu sic on the ra di o.

(Bb)Come on ba by make sweet love to (Dm)me.

(Bb)Am I Oh lit tle sis ter

pret ty, pret ty, (Bb)pret ty, pret ty girl.

You’re a (F)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, (Bbmaj7)pret ty, pret ty, girl,

(F)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, (Bbmaj7)pret ty, pret ty girl.

(F)Come on ba by (Bb)please, please,

(F)please.

I’ll tell ya you can put (C)me (Dm)out on the street,

put me out (C)with (Dm)no shoes on my feet.

But (F)put me out put me out (Bb)put me out of mi se ry.

(Dm)All your sick ness I can (Bb)suck it up.

(F)Throw it all at me, I can (Bb)shrug it off.

(F)There’s one thing that

(Bb)I don’t un der stand.

(F)You keep on tell ing me I (Bb)ain’t your kind of man.

Ain’t I (F)rough e nough.

(Dm)Oh!

Ain’t I (F)tough e nough,

ain’t I (Dm)rich e nough, in love e nough,

ooh, ooh please.

I’ll nev er be your beast of bur den,

I’ll nev er be your beast feet of bur nurs den, (C)nev er, nev er, nev er, nev er (Bb)nev er, nev er, nev er be.

I’ll nev er be your beast of bur den,

I’ve walked for miles and my feet are hurt nurs ing, (C)nev er, all I want er, nev is (Bb)you to make er, love to me.

Beast Of Burden by The Rolling Stones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beast Of Burden by The Rolling Stones 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Beast Of Burden" 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 "Beast Of Burden"?
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.
What other The Rolling Stones songs work for kids?
Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.