Learn "BEHIND BLUE EYES" by The Who on Piano

Master "BEHIND BLUE EYES" by The Who with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

(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 (A)through. 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. 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 (A)through. 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. 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.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
The Who

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How to Play "Behind Blue Eyes" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.