Beast Of Burden

by The Rolling Stones
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I’ll nev er be (B)your (C#m)beast of bur (A)den, my back is broad

but it’s a (A)hurt ing,

all I want (B)is for (C#m)you to make (A)love to (E)me.

I’ll nev er be (B)your (C#m)beast of bur (A)den, I’ve walked for miles

my feet are (A)hurt ing,

all I want (B)is for (C#m)you to make (A)love to (E)me.

Am I (A)hard e nough, am I (E)rough e nough, am I (A)rich e nough, I’m (E)not too blind (A)to (B)see.

I’ll nev er be (B)your (Amaj7)beast of bur den so let’s go (E)home

and draw the cur tains, (E)mu sic on the (E)ra di o, come on ba by make sweet love to me.

Am I (A)hard e nough, am I (E)rough e nough, am I (A)rich e nough, I’m (E)not too blind (A)to (B)see,

oh lit tle sis ter

pret (B)ty, pret (C#m)ty, pret ty, pret ty (A)girl.

You’re a (E)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, (A)pret ty, pret ty girl, (E)pret ty, pret ty, such a pret ty, (A)pret ty, pret ty girl, (E)come on ba by (A)please, please,

(E)please.

(A)Spoken: I’ll tell ya you can (E)put me out

on (A)the street, (E)put me out (B)with no (C#m)shoes on my feet but (E)put me out put (B)me out put me out of (A)mi se (E)ry.

Yeah,

(E)all your sick (B)ness I (C#m)can suck it up

(E)throw it all at (E)me, I (Amaj7)can shrug it off,

(E)there’s one thing (E)that I don’t un der (A)stand, (E)you keep on (E)tell ing me I (A)ain’t your kind of man, ain’t I (E)rough e nough.

Oh!

ain’t I (E)tough e nough,

ain’t I (E)rich e nough, in love (B)e nough,

ooh (A)ooh, please.

I’ll nev er be your beast of bur den, I’ll nev er be your beast (A)feet of bur nurs den, (E)nev er, nev er, (B)nev er, nev er, (C#m)nev er, nev er, (A)nev er be.

I’ll nev er be your beast of bur den, I’ve walked for miles and my (A)I are hurt nurs ing, (E)nev er, nev all (B)I want nev is (C#m)you er, to make (A)love to me.

Beast Of Burden — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Beast Of Burden" 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 E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Beast Of Burden

Can I play "Beast Of Burden" 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 "Beast Of Burden" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Beast Of Burden" by The Rolling Stones played in?
Beast Of Burden is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beast Of Burden"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beast Of Burden" 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 "Beast Of Burden"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beast Of Burden"?
"Beast Of Burden" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beast Of Burden"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C#m, E.
What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
Try "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION", "IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Beast Of Burden"?
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. "Beast Of Burden" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Beast Of Burden"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beast Of Burden" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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