Other arrangements of Baba O'riley
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Baba O'riley" 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Baba O'riley”
- Why does "Baba O'riley" 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 "Baba O'riley".
- What key is "Baba O'riley" by The Who played in?
- Baba O'riley is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baba O'riley"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Baba O'riley" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Baba O'riley"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Baba O'riley"?
- "Baba O'riley" was originally performed by The Who. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Baba O'riley"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Who can I play here?
- Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "ACID QUEEN", "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 "Baba O'riley"?
- 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 "Baba O'riley".
- Can I see all the notes in "Baba O'riley"?
- 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 Bb at 100 BPM.
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