Baba O'riley

by The Who
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Lyrics

Out here in (C)the fields

I fight for (C)my meals,

I get my (C)back in to my liv ing.

I don’t need (C)to fight

to prove (C)I’m (Bb)right.

I don’t (C)need to be for giv en.

(CN.C.)Don’t

cry;

don’t raise your eye.

It’s on

ly

teen

age

waste land.

Sal ly, take (C)my hand,

We’ll trav el south, (C)’cross (Bb)land.

(F)Put out the fire (C)and (Bb)don’t look past my shoul der.

The ex o dus is (C)here;

the hap py ones (C)are near.

(F)Let’s get to geth er (C)be (Bb)fore we get much old er.

Teen age (F)waste land;

it’s on ly teen (C)age (F)waste land.

Teen (C)age (F)waste land;

(it’s on ly) teen (C)age (F)waste land.

They’re (C)all wast ed!

Baba O'riley by The Who

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Baba O'riley”

What key is "Baba O'riley" in?
"Baba O'riley" by The Who is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Baba O'riley" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Baba O'riley" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Baba O'riley"?
This arrangement of "Baba O'riley" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Baba O'riley" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by The Who can I play here?
Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "ACID QUEEN", "I CAN SEE FOR MILES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.