Other arrangements of Beds Are Burning
Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Beds Are Burning" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.
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About “Beds Are Burning”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Beds Are Burning" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Beds Are Burning" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Beds Are Burning" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Beds Are Burning" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Beds Are Burning"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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