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I came here look ing for (D)some thing
I could n’t find an y where (A)else.
Hey, I’m not try’ng to be no (D)bod y,
just want a chance to be my (A)self.
I’ve done a thou sand miles of (D)thumb in’,
don’t I’ve worn holes in both my (A)heels,
Try’ng to find me as some thing (D)bet ter
and I head ed on the streets of Ba kers (A)field.
(CN.C.)Oh, you don’t know me but you don’t (D)like me.
You say you care less how I (A)feel.
But how man y of you that sit and (D)judge me
have ev er walked the streets of Ba kers (A)field?
Spent some time in San Fran (D)cis co,
I spent a night there in the (A)can.
They threw this drunk man in my (D)jail cell,
took fif teen dol lars from that (A)man.
Left him my watch and my old (D)house key,
don’t want folks think in’ that I’d (A)steal.
Then I thanked him as I was (D)leav ing,
and I head ed for the streets of Ba kers (A)field.
(CN.C.)Oh, you don’t know me but you don’t (D)like me.
You say you care less how I (A)feel.
But how man y of you that sit and (D)judge me
have ev er walked the streets of Ba kers (A)field?
(A)field?
(A)field?
How man y of you that sit and (D)judge me
have ev er walked the streets of Ba kers (A)field?
Streets Of Bakersfield — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Streets Of Bakersfield" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 140 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 “Streets Of Bakersfield”
- Why does "Streets Of Bakersfield" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Streets Of Bakersfield".
- What key is "Streets Of Bakersfield" by Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens played in?
- Streets Of Bakersfield is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Streets Of Bakersfield" 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 "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- "Streets Of Bakersfield" was originally performed by Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Is this real sheet music for "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Streets Of Bakersfield".
- Can I see all the notes in "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 140 BPM.
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