Acid Queen

by The Who
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If your (D)child ain’t all he (Dm)should be now,

this (F)girl could (G)put him (D)right.

I’ll show him what he (Dm)could be now,

(F)just give (Em7)me one (A7)night.

I’m the (A)gyp sy,

the (A)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (D)we (A)start.

The gyp sy,

I’m (A)guar an teed to (Em)tear your (D)soul a (A)part.

(D)Give us a room and (Dm)close the door; (F)leave us for a (D)while.

Your boy won’t be a boy no more;

(F)young, but (Em7)not a child.

I’m the (A)gyp sy,

the (A)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (D)we (A)start.

The gyp sy,

I’m (A)guar an teed to (Em)tear your (D)soul a (A)part.

(C)Gath er your wits and (Dm7)hold on fast, your mind must (Dm)learn to (G)roam,

(Gsus)just as the gyp sy queen must do, you’re (Em)gon na (D)hit the (A)road.

My (E)work is done, now (Em)look at him,

he’s (G)nev er been more a (E)live.

His head, it shakes, his (Em)fin gers clutch,

(G)watch his (F#m)bod y (B7)writhe.

I’m the (B)gyp sy,

the (B)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (E)we (B)start.

I’m the gyp sy,

I’m (B)guar an teed to (Em)break your (D)lit tle (A)heart.

If your

I’m the (A)gyp sy,

the (A)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (D)we (A)start.

The gyp sy,

I’m (A)guar an teed to (Em)tear your (D)soul a (A)part.

Acid Queen — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Acid Queen" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 124 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Acid Queen

Why does "Acid Queen" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Acid Queen".
What key is "Acid Queen" by The Who played in?
Acid Queen is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Acid Queen"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Acid Queen" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Acid Queen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Acid Queen"?
"Acid Queen" was originally performed by The Who. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Acid Queen"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, A7, B, B7, Bsus4, C, D, D9, +9 more.
What other songs by The Who can I play here?
Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "BABA O'RILEY", "I CAN SEE FOR MILES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Acid Queen"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Acid Queen".
Can I see all the notes in "Acid Queen"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 124 BPM.

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