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Interactive piano tutorial for "Satisfaction" by Billy Preston, in F major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Satisfaction by Billy Preston
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Satisfaction" by Billy Preston, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · pop · blues
Moodenergetic · confident · playful
SignatureClassic rock anthem with a cheeky, upbeat vibe
F major
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
F7
B7
C7
F
Fm
B11
A7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, clear and confident, delivering the lyrics with a playful swagger
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic strumming and occasional lead licks
drums
steady, driving 4/4 beat with crisp snare and hi-hat
bass guitar
solid, round syncopated bassline driving the groove
piano
bright, rhythmic chords and melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Wildest Organ In Town! (1966)

An early solo album arranged by Sly Stone, it features Preston tearing through a set of mid-60s pop and soul covers, including songs by Stevie Wonder and Wilson Pickett, alongside a few originals. It peaked at number 118 on the Billboard 200 and showcases a raw, energetic organ style that Preston would later build his reputation on.

All of Wildest Organ In Town!
Artist

Billy Preston

Billy Preston was born in Houston, Texas in 1946 and grew up in Los Angeles, where he started playing piano at age three. He worked across gospel, soul, R&B, and funk as both a solo artist and a keyboard player who recorded and toured with artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, and Eric Clapton. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Satisfaction" in?

"Satisfaction" by Billy Preston is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Satisfaction"?

"Satisfaction" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Satisfaction"?

The core progression is E♭, F7, B♭7, C7, F, and Fm, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Satisfaction"?

The recording features electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Satisfaction"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Satisfaction" by Billy Preston into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Satisfaction" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Satisfaction" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 158 BPM in F major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Satisfaction" on?

"Satisfaction" appears on Wildest Organ In Town! (1966).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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