Beds Are Burning

by Midnight Oil
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Lyrics

Out where the riv er broke,

the blood wood and the des ert oak.

Hol den wrecks and boil ing die sels steam in for ty five de grees.

The (E)time has come

to (D)say fair’s fair,

to (A)pay the rent,

to (E)pay our share.

The time has come,

a (D)fact’s a fact.

It be (A)longs to them,

let’s (F#)give it back.

(Em)How can we dance when our (C)earth is turn ing?

(Em)How do we sleep while our (C)beds are burn ing?

(Em)How can we dance when our (C)earth is turn ing?

(Em)How do we sleep while our (C)beds are burn ing?

The (Em)time has come to (C)say fair’s fair, to (G)pay our rent now, to (D)pay our share.

Four wheels scare the cock a toos

from Kin tore East to Yuen de mu.

The west ern des ert lives and breathes in for ty five de grees.

The (E)time has come

to (D)say fair’s fair,

to (A)pay the rent,

to (E)pay our share.

The time has come,

a (D)fact’s a fact.

It be (A)longs to them,

let’s (CN.C.)give it back.

(G)pay the rent now, to (D)pay our share.

The (Em)time has come, a (C)fact’s a fact.

It be (G)longs to them, we’re gon na (D)give it back.

(Em)How can we dance when our (C)earth is turn ing?

(Em)How do we sleep while our

(C)beds are burn ing?

Beds Are Burning — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Beds Are Burning" 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 “Beds Are Burning

Can I play "Beds Are Burning" 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 "Beds Are Burning" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil played in?
Beds Are Burning 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 "Beds Are Burning"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beds Are Burning" 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 "Beds Are Burning"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beds Are Burning"?
"Beds Are Burning" was originally performed by Midnight Oil. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beds Are Burning"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, B7, C, D, E, Em, Epow, +3 more.
What other songs by Midnight Oil can I play here?
Try "Beds Are Burning". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Beds Are Burning"?
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. "Beds Are Burning" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Beds Are Burning"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beds Are Burning" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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