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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Baba O'riley" by The Who in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Baba O'riley" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Baba O'riley" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Baba O'riley"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Baba O'riley" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Baba O'riley"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Baba O'riley" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
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