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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty 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 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 learn "Baker Street" 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 "Baker Street" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Baker Street"?
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 "Baker Street" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Baker Street"?
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. "Baker Street" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.

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