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Human On The Inside

· by The Pretenders

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Lyrics

I play a good game, but not as good as you.

I can be a lit tle cold, but you can be so cruel.

I’m not made of brick, I’m not made of stone, but I had were you fooled e nough to take me on.

But If love was a war, it’s you who has won.

While I was con fess ing it, you held your tongue.

Now the dam age is (A)done.

Well, there’s blood in these veins and I cry when in pain.

I’m on ly (F#m)hu man on the in side.

And if looks can de ceive, make it hard to be lieve, I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side,

ah.

I thought you’d come through, I thought you’d come clean.

but I You were the best thing I should nev er have But you go to ex tremes, you push me too far.

While Then you keep go in’ til you break my heart.

Yeah, you break my is (A)heart.

See, I bleed and I bruise, oh, but what’s it to you?

I’m on ly (F#m)hu man on the in side.

And if looks can de ceive, make it hard to be lieve, I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side,

ah.

I thought you’d come through, (A)hu man on the in side.

I crash and I burn.

May be some day you’ll learn I’m on ly (F#m)hu man on the in side.

I stum ble and fall, ba by, un der it all I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side.

(A)hu man on the in side.

I crash and I burn, may be some day you’ll learn.

I stum ble and fall, ba by, un der it all I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side,

ah.

Human On The Inside by The Pretenders — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Human On The Inside” by The Pretenders in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Human On The Inside" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Human On The Inside"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Human On The Inside" use?: Just 12 chords: A, Bm, Bsus4, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Pretenders songs work for kids?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.