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(F)(Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann) b’ra Ann,
take my (Bb)hand.
Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann,
you got me (C7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
(F)Went to a dance, look in’ for ro mance, (F6)saw Ba’ b’ra Ann, so I (F7)thought I’d take a chance.
Oh, Ba’ b’ra (Bb)Ann, Ba’ b’ra Ann, take my hand.
Oh, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann, Ba’ b’ra Ann, take my hand.
You got me (C7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
(F)(Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ba’ b’ra Ann,
take my (Bb)hand.
Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann,
you got me (C7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
(F)Played my ’rite tune, danced with Bet ty Lou, (F6)tried Peg gy Sue, but I (F7)knew they would n’t do.
Oh, Ba’ b’ra (Bb)Ann, Ba’ b’ra Ann, take my hand.
Oh, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann, Ba’ b’ra Ann, take my hand.
You got me (C7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
(F)(Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann) b’ra Ann,
take my (Bb)hand.
Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann,
you got me (C7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ b’ra (F)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ b’ra Ann.
Barbara Ann — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Barbara Ann" 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 Bb, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Barbara Ann”
- Why does "Barbara Ann" 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 "Barbara Ann".
- What key is "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys played in?
- Barbara Ann is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Barbara Ann"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Barbara Ann" 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 "Barbara Ann"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Barbara Ann"?
- "Barbara Ann" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Barbara Ann"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C7, F, F6, F7.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Barbara Ann"?
- 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 "Barbara Ann".
- Can I see all the notes in "Barbara Ann"?
- 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 Bb at 160 BPM.