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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 — 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 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”
- 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 G at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 G at 100 BPM.