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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?
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Pinball Wizard — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Pinball Wizard" by The Who: 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 D, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Pinball Wizard”
- What key is "Pinball Wizard" by The Who played in?
- Pinball Wizard is arranged in the key of D 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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pinball Wizard" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Pinball Wizard"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Asus4, B, Bm, Bsus4, D, E, Em, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Who can I play here?
- Try "BABA O'RILEY", "ACID QUEEN", "I CAN SEE FOR MILES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Pinball Wizard" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pinball Wizard" by The Who. 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 "Pinball Wizard" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Pinball Wizard" 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.