Baker Street

by Gerry Rafferty
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Lyrics

Wind ing y your way down on Bak so er Street, He’s got light in y your ple head and got dead no on your Well, an oth er cra zy day you’ll drink the night a way and for (Eb)get a bout ev (Ab)’ry thing.

This cit y des street ert makes Bak in his cold.

gon na so man pens peo door, booze but and he’s on his your And it’s tak ing so you’ve long to find out you were wrong when you (Eb)thought it held ev (Ab)’ry thing.

You used to think that it was (Bbm7)so eas y.

You used to see that it was (Bbm7)so eas y.

But (Db)you’re try in’, (Ab)you’re try in’ now.

An oth er year and then you’ll (Bbm7)be hap py.

Just one more year and then you’ll (Bbm7)be hap py.

But (Db)you’re cry in’, (Ab)you’re cry in’ now.

Baker Street — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Baker Street" 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 Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Baker Street

Why does "Baker Street" 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 "Baker Street".
What key is "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty played in?
Baker Street is arranged in the key of Ab 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 11 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Db, Eb, Ebm7, +3 more.
What other songs by Gerry Rafferty can I play here?
Try "RIGHT DOWN THE LINE", "Baker Street", "Baker Street". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Baker Street"?
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 "Baker Street".
Can I see all the notes in "Baker Street"?
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 Ab at 120 BPM.

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