Baker Street

by Gerry Rafferty
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Lyrics

Win din’ your way down (A)Bak er (D)Street,

light in your head and (A)then on (D)your (A)feet, well an oth er cra zy day, you (G)drink the night a way and for (D)get a bout ev ’ry thing.

This ci ty des (D)ert makes (A)you feel so (D)cold, it’s (A)got so ma ny peo ple (D)but (A)it’s got no (D)soul, and (A)it’s tak en me so long to (G)find out you were wrong when you (D)sort ed out ev ’ry thing.

You used to think that it was (Am)so ea sy, you used to say that it was (Am)so ea sy, but (C)you’re try ing, (G)you’re try ing (D)now.

An oth er year and then you’ll (Am)be hap py, just one more year and then you’ll (Am)be hap py, but (C)you’re cry ing, (G)you’re cry ing (D)now.

Baker Street — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Baker Street" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Baker Street

Can I play "Baker Street" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Baker Street" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty played in?
Baker Street 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 "Baker Street"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Baker Street" 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 "Baker Street"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Baker Street"?
"Baker Street" was originally performed by Gerry Rafferty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Baker Street"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, C, D, Dm7, Em, G.
What other songs by Gerry Rafferty can I play here?
Try "BAKER STREET", "RIGHT DOWN THE LINE", "Baker Street". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Baker Street"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Baker Street" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Baker Street"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Baker Street" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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