Pinball Wizard

by The Who
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Lyrics

Ev er (Bsus)since I was a stat ue, be comes (B)played the sil es ver ball; from dis (Asus)So ho down to Brigh ton, I (A)must have played ’em all.

But I (Gsus)ain’t seen noth in’ like him in (G)an y a muse ment hall.

That (F#sus)deaf, dumb and blind kid (F#7)sure plays a mean pin (B)ball.

He’s a pin ball (B)wiz ard, there has to be a (B)twist.

A (E)pin ball (B)wiz ard got (G)such a sup ple (D)wrist.

How do you think he does (I don’t know.) What makes him so good?

He (Bsus)stands got like a trac tions, be can’t (B)part of the es ma chine, don’t dis (Asus)feel in’ all the bump ers and (A)al ways play in’ clean.

He’s got (Gsus)Plays by in tu i tion, the (G)dig y it coun ters fall.

That (F#sus)deaf, dumb and blind kid (F#7)sure plays a mean pin (B)ball.

I a thought I (B)was ard, there the ly ta ble (B)king, but (E)I just (B)hand ed my (G)pin ball crown to (D)him.

How do you think he does (I don’t know.) What makes him so good?

He

(B)ball.

Pinball Wizard by The Who

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Pinball Wizard

What key is "Pinball Wizard" in?
"Pinball Wizard" by The Who is in the key of D with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Pinball Wizard" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Pinball Wizard" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Pinball Wizard"?
This arrangement of "Pinball Wizard" uses 14 chords: A, Asus4, B, Bm, Bsus4, D, E, Em, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Pinball Wizard" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Who can I play here?
Try "BABA O'RILEY", "ACID QUEEN", "I CAN SEE FOR MILES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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