Other arrangements of Beds Are Burning
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Beds Are Burning" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Beds Are Burning”
- Why does "Beds Are Burning" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Beds Are Burning".
- What key is "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil played in?
- Beds Are Burning 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 "Beds Are Burning"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beds Are Burning" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Db, Eb, F, Fm, +1 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Beds Are Burning"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Beds Are Burning".
- Can I see all the notes in "Beds Are Burning"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 116 BPM.
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