Other arrangements of Authority Song
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They like to get you in a (G)com pro (A)mis in’ po si tion.
He said, They like to get you there and smile to in your face.
They think they’re so cute when they (G)got you in (A)that con di tion,
but I think it’s a to like (A)tal dis grace.
And I (A)say: I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I been (D)do in’ it since I was a (G)young kid, and (A)I’ve come out grin nin’.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
I call up my preach er.
I say, (G)“Give me (A)strength for Round Five.” tion.
He said, “You don’t to need no strength.
You need to grow up, son.”
I said, “Grow in’ up leads to (G)grow in’ old (A)and to dy in’,
and dy in’ to don’t sound like (A)all much fun.”
So I (A)say: I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I been (D)do in’ it since I was a (G)young kid, and (A)I’ve come out grin nin’.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
I call
I say oh no
no no.
I say oh no
no no.
I say oh no
no no no.
Authority Song — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Authority Song" 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Authority Song”
- Why does "Authority Song" 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 "Authority Song".
- What key is "Authority Song" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Authority Song 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 "Authority Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Authority Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Authority Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Authority Song"?
- "Authority Song" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Authority Song"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Authority Song"?
- 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 "Authority Song".
- Can I see all the notes in "Authority Song"?
- 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 120 BPM.