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Ev er (Csus)since I was a young boy be I (C)played the sil es ver ball; from dis (Bbsus)So ho down to Brigh ton I (Bb)must have played ’em all.
But I (Absus)ain’t seen noth in’ like him in (Ab)an y a muse ment hall.
That (Gsus)deaf, dumb and blind kid (G7)sure plays a mean pin (C)ball.
He’s a pin ball (C)wiz ard, there has to be a (C)twist, a (F)pin ball (C)wiz ard got (Ab)such a sup ple (Eb)wrist.
How do you think he does it?
What makes him so (Eb)good?
He (Csus)stands got like a stat ue, be comes (C)part of the es ma chine, don’t dis (Bbsus)feel in’ all the bump ers, and (Bb)al ways play in’ clean.
He’s got (Absus)Plays by in tu i tion, the (Ab)dig y it coun ters fall.
That (Gsus)deaf, dumb and blind kid (G7)sure plays a mean pin (C)ball.
I a thought I (C)was ard, there the y ta ble (C)kind, but (F)I just (C)hand ed my (Ab)pin ball crown to (Eb)him.
How do you think he does it?
What makes him so (Eb)good?
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Pinball Wizard — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Pinball Wizard" 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 C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Pinball Wizard”
- Can I play "Pinball Wizard" 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 "Pinball Wizard" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Pinball Wizard" by The Who played in?
- Pinball Wizard is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pinball Wizard"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pinball Wizard" 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 "Pinball Wizard"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pinball Wizard"?
- "Pinball Wizard" was originally performed by The Who. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Who can I play here?
- Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "BABA O'RILEY", "ACID QUEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Pinball Wizard"?
- 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. "Pinball Wizard" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Pinball Wizard"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pinball Wizard" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.