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Key
B Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · A · D · G · F#m · E
The Who’s iconic rock opera anthem about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball champion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a strong, percussive strum to mimic the mechanical sounds of a pinball machine.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E B
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
F# E B
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
E B
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Verse 2
E B
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
F# E
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
E B
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Verse 3
E B
How do you think he does it? I don’t know
F# E
What makes him so good?
B
He ain’t got no distractions
E
Can’t hear those buzzers and bells
B
Don’t see lights a-flashin’
F# E
Plays by sense of smell
B
He always gets the replay
E
He’s never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Bridge
E
I thought I was
B
The Bally table king
F#
But I just handed
E
My pinball crown to him
Verse 4
E
Even on my favorite table
B
He can beat my best
F#
His disciples lead him in
E
And he just does the rest
E
He’s got crazy flipper fingers
B
Never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Outro
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
Practice tip: Master the E, B, and F# chords individually before tackling the quick changes; the verse rhythm is fast and relentless, so build up speed gradually.
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Key
B Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Bm · A · D · G · F#m · E
The Who’s iconic rock opera anthem about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball champion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a strong, percussive strum to mimic the mechanical sounds of a pinball machine.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E B
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
F# E B
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
E B
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Verse 2
E B
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
F# E
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
E B
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Verse 3
E B
How do you think he does it? I don’t know
F# E
What makes him so good?
B
He ain’t got no distractions
E
Can’t hear those buzzers and bells
B
Don’t see lights a-flashin’
F# E
Plays by sense of smell
B
He always gets the replay
E
He’s never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Bridge
E
I thought I was
B
The Bally table king
F#
But I just handed
E
My pinball crown to him
Verse 4
E
Even on my favorite table
B
He can beat my best
F#
His disciples lead him in
E
And he just does the rest
E
He’s got crazy flipper fingers
B
Never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Outro
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
Practice tip: Master the E, B, and F# chords individually before tackling the quick changes; the verse rhythm is fast and relentless, so build up speed gradually.
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Key
B Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Bm · A · D · G · F#m · E
The Who’s iconic rock opera anthem about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball champion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a strong, percussive strum to mimic the mechanical sounds of a pinball machine.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E B
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
F# E B
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
E B
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Verse 2
E B
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
F# E
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
E B
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Verse 3
E B
How do you think he does it? I don’t know
F# E
What makes him so good?
B
He ain’t got no distractions
E
Can’t hear those buzzers and bells
B
Don’t see lights a-flashin’
F# E
Plays by sense of smell
B
He always gets the replay
E
He’s never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Bridge
E
I thought I was
B
The Bally table king
F#
But I just handed
E
My pinball crown to him
Verse 4
E
Even on my favorite table
B
He can beat my best
F#
His disciples lead him in
E
And he just does the rest
E
He’s got crazy flipper fingers
B
Never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Outro
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
Practice tip: Master the E, B, and F# chords individually before tackling the quick changes; the verse rhythm is fast and relentless, so build up speed gradually.
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Key
B Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Bm · A · D · G · F#m · E
The Who’s iconic rock opera anthem about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball champion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a strong, percussive strum to mimic the mechanical sounds of a pinball machine.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E B
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
F# E B
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
E B
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Verse 2
E B
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
F# E
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
E B
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Verse 3
E B
How do you think he does it? I don’t know
F# E
What makes him so good?
B
He ain’t got no distractions
E
Can’t hear those buzzers and bells
B
Don’t see lights a-flashin’
F# E
Plays by sense of smell
B
He always gets the replay
E
He’s never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Bridge
E
I thought I was
B
The Bally table king
F#
But I just handed
E
My pinball crown to him
Verse 4
E
Even on my favorite table
B
He can beat my best
F#
His disciples lead him in
E
And he just does the rest
E
He’s got crazy flipper fingers
B
Never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Outro
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
Practice tip: Master the E, B, and F# chords individually before tackling the quick changes; the verse rhythm is fast and relentless, so build up speed gradually.
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Key
B Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Bm · A · D · G · F#m · E
The Who’s iconic rock opera anthem about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball champion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a strong, percussive strum to mimic the mechanical sounds of a pinball machine.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E B
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
F# E B
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
E B
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Verse 2
E B
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
F# E
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
E B
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Verse 3
E B
How do you think he does it? I don’t know
F# E
What makes him so good?
B
He ain’t got no distractions
E
Can’t hear those buzzers and bells
B
Don’t see lights a-flashin’
F# E
Plays by sense of smell
B
He always gets the replay
E
He’s never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Bridge
E
I thought I was
B
The Bally table king
F#
But I just handed
E
My pinball crown to him
Verse 4
E
Even on my favorite table
B
He can beat my best
F#
His disciples lead him in
E
And he just does the rest
E
He’s got crazy flipper fingers
B
Never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Outro
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
Practice tip: Master the E, B, and F# chords individually before tackling the quick changes; the verse rhythm is fast and relentless, so build up speed gradually.
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Key
B Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Bm · A · D · G · F#m · E
The Who’s iconic rock opera anthem about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball champion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a strong, percussive strum to mimic the mechanical sounds of a pinball machine.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E B
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball
F# E B
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
E B
But I ain’t seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Verse 2
E B
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
F# E
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
E B
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Verse 3
E B
How do you think he does it? I don’t know
F# E
What makes him so good?
B
He ain’t got no distractions
E
Can’t hear those buzzers and bells
B
Don’t see lights a-flashin’
F# E
Plays by sense of smell
B
He always gets the replay
E
He’s never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Bridge
E
I thought I was
B
The Bally table king
F#
But I just handed
E
My pinball crown to him
Verse 4
E
Even on my favorite table
B
He can beat my best
F#
His disciples lead him in
E
And he just does the rest
E
He’s got crazy flipper fingers
B
Never seen him fall
F# E B
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball
Chorus
F#
He’s a pinball wizard
E
There has to be a twist
F#
A pinball wizard’s
E
Got such a supplistic wrist
Outro
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
F#
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
E
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
B
Deaf, dumb and blind kid…
Practice tip: Master the E, B, and F# chords individually before tackling the quick changes; the verse rhythm is fast and relentless, so build up speed gradually.