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 — 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 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 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 Ab at 120 BPM.
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 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 Ab at 120 BPM.

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