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(G)(Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ba’ ’bra Ann,
take my (C)hand.
Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann,
you got me (D7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
(G)Went my to a dance, look in’ for ro mance, (G6)saw Ba’ ’bra Ann, so I (G7)thought I’d take a chance.
Oh, Ba’ ’bra (C)Ann, Ba’ ’bra Ann,
take my hand.
Oh, Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
take my hand.
You got me (D7)rock in’ and a roll in’, (C)rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
(G)(Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.) ’bra Ann,
take my (C)hand.
Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann,
you got me (D7)rock in’ and a roll in’, rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
(G)Played my fav ’rite tune, danced with Bet ty Lou, (G6)tried Peg gy Sue, but I (G7)knew they would n’t do.
Oh, Ba’ ’bra (C)Ann, Ba’ ’bra Ann,
take my hand.
Oh, Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
take my hand.
You got me (D7)rock in’ and a roll in’, (C)rock in’ and a reel in’, Ba’ ’bra (G)Ann.
Ba, ba, ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
ba, Ba’ ’bra Ann.
Barbara Ann — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys 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 G, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Barbara Ann”
- Can I learn "Barbara Ann" 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 "Barbara Ann" with hands-separate practice in G at 140 BPM.
- What key is "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys played in?
- Barbara Ann is arranged in the key of G 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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Barbara Ann" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Barbara Ann"?
- 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 "Barbara Ann" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Barbara Ann"?
- 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. "Barbara Ann" is in the key of G at 140 BPM.