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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Behind Blue Eyes”
- Can I learn "Behind Blue Eyes" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Behind Blue Eyes" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who played in?
- Behind Blue Eyes is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- "Behind Blue Eyes" was originally performed by The Who. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E, Em, Esus4, G.
- What other songs by The Who can I play here?
- Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "BABA O'RILEY", "ACID QUEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Behind Blue Eyes" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Behind Blue Eyes" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.