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 — Piano Lead Sheet
3 people have learned this song
"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 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.
Try other practice modes:
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 Bb.
- 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.
- 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 Bb at 116 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 Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
More piano songs by Midnight Oil
See all Midnight Oil songs →More songs you might like
BEDS ARE BURNING
Midnight Oil
IT'S NO GOOD
Depeche Mode
BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN
Jim Croce
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
The Police
DON'T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME
The Police
KARMA POLICE
Radiohead
I CAN SEE FOR MILES
The Who
MRS. ROBINSON
Simon & Garfunkel
Whatever
Oasis
Indescribable
Chris Tomlin
The Bear
The Wiggles
6TH AVENUE HEARTACHE
The Wallflowers