For What It's Worth

by Buffalo Springfield
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Lyrics

There’s some thing hap pen ing here.

What it (E)is ain’t ex act ly clear.

There’s a (E)man with a gun o ver there

tell in’ (E)me I’ve got to be ware.

I think it’s time we (E)stop.

Chil dren, what’s that sound?

(A)Ev ’ry bod y look what’s go in down.

There’s bat tle lines day be ing (A)drawn.

No bod y’s (E)right if ev ’ry bod y’s (A)wrong.

sing in’ Young peo ple speak in’ their minds,

get tin’ of (E)so much re sis tance our side.” (A)from be hind.

I think it’s time we (E)stop.

Chil dren, what’s that sound?

(A)Ev ’ry bod y look what’s go in down.

Par What a field a for the (A)heat.

A bod y’s (E)thou sand peo ple in the (A)street

sing It songs when and car ry in’ signs.

Most ly of (E)say ing, “Hoo ray for our and (A)from be hind.

I think it’s time we (E)stop.

Chil dren, what’s that sound?

(A)Ev ’ry bod y look what’s go in down.

(A)take you a way.

You bet ter (E)stop.

Hey, what’s that sound?

(A)Ev ’ry bod y look what’s go in’ down.

You bet ter (E)stop.

Hey, what’s that sound?

(A)Ev ’ry bod y look what’s go in’ down.

You bet ter (A)Ev ’ry bod y look what’s go in’ down.

For What It's Worth — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "For What It's Worth" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “For What It's Worth

Can I play "For What It's Worth" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "For What It's Worth" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield played in?
For What It's Worth 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 "For What It's Worth"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "For What It's Worth" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "For What It's Worth"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "For What It's Worth"?
"For What It's Worth" was originally performed by Buffalo Springfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "For What It's Worth"?
This arrangement uses 2 chords: A, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Buffalo Springfield can I play here?
Try "KIND WOMAN", "ON THE WAY HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "For What It's Worth"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "For What It's Worth" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "For What It's Worth"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "For What It's Worth" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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