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 — 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 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

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 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.
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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