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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Behind Blue Eyes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Behind Blue Eyes”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Behind Blue Eyes" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Behind Blue Eyes" is in G.
- What key is "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who played in?
- Behind Blue Eyes is arranged in the key of G 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 9 chords: A, Bm, C, C6, D, E, Em, Esus4, +1 more.
- 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.
- Does "Behind Blue Eyes" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Behind Blue Eyes" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.