Lyrics
(Em)No one knows what it’s like
to be the (D)bad man,
to be the (C)sad man,
be hind blue eyes.
(Em)No one knows what it’s like
to be (D)hat ed,
to be (C)fat ed
to tell ing on ly lies.
But my (C)dreams,
they aren’t as (G)emp ty
as my (C)con science (D)seems
to be.
I have (Bm)hours,
on ly lone ly.
My love is ven gence
that’s nev er (Esus4)free.
Behind Blue Eyes by The Who
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Behind Blue Eyes”
- What key is "Behind Blue Eyes" in?
- "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Behind Blue Eyes" 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.
- What chords are used in "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- This arrangement of "Behind Blue Eyes" uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E, Em, Esus4, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Behind Blue Eyes" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Who can I play here?
- Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "BABA O'RILEY", "ACID QUEEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.