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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Behind Blue Eyes"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Behind Blue Eyes" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.