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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil 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 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”
- Can I learn "Beds Are Burning" 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 "Beds Are Burning" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Beds Are Burning"?
- 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 "Beds Are Burning" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Beds Are Burning"?
- 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. "Beds Are Burning" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
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