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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Streets Of Bakersfield" by Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Streets Of Bakersfield" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Streets Of Bakersfield" with hands-separate practice in A at 140 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Streets Of Bakersfield" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Streets Of Bakersfield"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Streets Of Bakersfield" is in the key of A at 140 BPM.
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