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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Beds Are Burning" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Beds Are Burning" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Beds Are Burning" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.