The Bare Necessities

by Terry Gilkyson
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The Bare Necessities

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Terry Gilkyson200 BPM

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Terry Gilkyson168 BPM
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Lyrics

Look for the bare ne (F7)ces si ties, the (Bb)sim ple bare ne (Bb7)ces si ties; for (F)get a bout your (D7)wor ries and your (G7)strife.

I mean the bare ne (F7)ces si ties or (Bb)Moth er Na ture’s (Bb7)re ci pes that (F)bring the (D7)bare ne (G7)ces si ties of (F)life.

Wher ev er I (C7)wan der, wher ev er I (F)roam,

I could n’t be (C7)fond er of my big (F)home.

The bees are (Bb)buzz in’ in the (Bbm)tree to make some (F)hon ey just for (G7)me.

(Dm)You look un der the (D)rocks and plants and (D)take a glance at the (Gm)fan (G7)cy (C)ants, then (F)may be try a (D7)few.

The bare ne (Gm)ces si ties of (C7)life will come to (F)you.

The Bare Necessities by Terry Gilkyson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Bare Necessities”

What key is "The Bare Necessities" in?
"The Bare Necessities" by Terry Gilkyson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Bare Necessities" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Bare Necessities" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The Bare Necessities" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Terry Gilkyson can I play here?
Try "The Bare Necessities", "The Bare Necessities", "The Bare Necessities". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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