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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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”

What key is "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty played in?
Baker Street is arranged in the key of Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "Baker Street" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Baker Street" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Baker Street" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.