Out where the ri ver broke,
the Blood Wood and the De sert Oak.
Hold en wrecks and boil ing die sels; steam in for ty five de grees.
The (F)time has come
to (Eb)say fair’s fair,
to (Bb)pay the rent,
to (F)pay our share.
The (F)time has come,
a (Eb)fact’s a fact,
it be (Bb)longs to them;
let’s (G)give it back.
(Fm)How can we dance when our (Db)earth is turn ing?
(Fm)How do we sleep while our (Db)beds are burn ing?
(Fm)How can we dance when our (Db)earth is turn ing?
(Fm)How do we sleep while our (Db)beds are burn ing?
Beds Are Burning by Midnight Oil
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 116 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Beds Are Burning”
- What key is "Beds Are Burning" in?
- "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Beds Are Burning" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Beds Are Burning" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Beds Are Burning"?
- This arrangement of "Beds Are Burning" uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Db, Eb, F, Fm, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Beds Are Burning" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Midnight Oil can I play here?
- Try "BEDS ARE BURNING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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