(Em)No one knows what it’s like
to be the (D)bad man,
to be the (C6/9)sad man
be hind blue eyes.
(Em)No one knows what it’s like
to be (D)hat
ed,
None to be (C6/9)fat and 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 geance
that’s nev er (A)free.
(Em)No one knows what it’s like
to feel these (D)feel
ings
like I the (C6/9)do,
man
and I blame you.
(Em)No one bites back as hard
on their (D)an
ger.
None of my (C6/9)pain and woe
to can show 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 geance
that’s nev er (A)free.
When my fist clench es, (A)crack it o pen
be fore I use it and (G)lose my cool.
When I smile,
(A)tell me some bad news be fore I (Bm)laugh and (A)act like a (E)fool.
If I swal low an y thing e vil, put your fin ger down my (D)throat.
And if I shiv er, please (A)give me a (D)blan ket.
Keep me warm; let me (A)wear your coat.
(Em)No one knows what it’s like
to be the (D)bad man,
to be the (C6/9)sad man
be hind blue eyes.
Behind Blue Eyes by The Who
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Behind Blue Eyes”
- What key is "Behind Blue Eyes" in?
- "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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 9 chords: A, Bm, C, C6, D, E, Em, Esus4, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Behind Blue Eyes" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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.
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