Beast Of Burden

by The Rolling Stones
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Lyrics

I’ll nev er be (C)your (Dm)beast of bur den.

My back is broad

but it’s a (Bb)hurt ing.

All I want (C)is for (Dm)you to make (Bb)love to me.

I’ll nev er be (C)your (Dm)beast of bur den.

I’ve walked for miles

my feet are (Bb)hurt ing.

All I want (C)is for (Dm)you to make (Bb)love to me.

(Bb)Am I (Bb)hard e nough am I (F)rough e nough am I (Bb)rich e nough I’m (C)not too blind to see.

I’ll nev er be (C)your (Dm)beast of bur den.

So let’s go home

and draw the (Bb)cur tains.

(F)Mu sic on the ra di o.

(Bb)Come on ba by make sweet love to (Dm)me.

(Bb)Am I Oh lit tle sis ter

pret ty, pret ty, (Bb)pret ty, pret ty girl.

You’re a (F)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, (Bbmaj7)pret ty, pret ty, girl,

(F)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, (Bbmaj7)pret ty, pret ty girl.

(F)Come on ba by (Bb)please, please,

(F)please.

I’ll tell ya you can put (C)me (Dm)out on the street,

put me out (C)with (Dm)no shoes on my feet.

But (F)put me out put me out (Bb)put me out of mi se ry.

(Dm)All your sick ness I can (Bb)suck it up.

(F)Throw it all at me, I can (Bb)shrug it off.

(F)There’s one thing that

(Bb)I don’t un der stand.

(F)You keep on tell ing me I (Bb)ain’t your kind of man.

Ain’t I (F)rough e nough.

(Dm)Oh!

Ain’t I (F)tough e nough,

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

ooh, ooh please.

I’ll nev er be your beast of bur den,

I’ll nev er be your beast feet of bur den, (C)nev er, nev er, nev er, nev er (Bb)nev er, nev er, nev er be.

I’ll nev er be your beast of bur den,

I’ve walked for miles and my feet are hurt ing, (C)nev er, all I want er, nev is (Bb)you to make er, love to me.

Beast Of Burden — Simple Sheet Music

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"Beast Of Burden" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Beast Of Burden”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Beast Of Burden"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Beast Of Burden" by The Rolling Stones played in?
Beast Of Burden 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 "Beast Of Burden"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beast Of Burden" 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 "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 other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Beast Of Burden". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.