Lyrics
(Em)No one knows what it’s (G)like
to be the (D)bad man,
to be the (C)sad man
be (A)hind blue eyes.
(Em)No one knows what it’s (G)like
to be (D)hat ed,
None to be (C)fat and ed
to tell ing (A)on ly lies.
But my (C)dreams,
they aren’t as (G)emp ty
as my (C)con science (D)seems
to (E)be.
I have (Bm)hours
on ly (C)lone ly.
My love is (D)ven geance
that’s nev er (Asus)free.
(Em)No one knows what it’s (G)like
to feel these (D)feel ings
like I the (C)do, man
and (A)I blame you.
(Em)No one bites back as (G)hard
on their (D)an ger.
None of my (C)pain and woe
to can show (A)through.
ly lies.
But my (C)dreams,
they aren’t as (G)emp ty
as my (C)con science (D)seems
to (E)be.
I have (Bm)hours
on ly (C)lone ly.
My love is (D)ven geance
that’s nev er (Asus)free.
When my fist (A)clench es, crack it o (E)pen be fore I (Bm)use it and (G)lose my (D)cool.
When I (Bm)smile, (A)tell me some (D)bad news be fore I (A)laugh and act like a (E)fool.
If I (Bm)swal low (A)an y thing (E)e vil, put your (Bm)fin ger (G)down my (D)throat.
And if I (Bm)shiv er, please (A)give me a (D)blan ket.
Keep me (Bm)warm; let me (A)wear your (E)coat.
(Em)No one knows what it’s (G)like
to be the (D)bad man,
to be the (C)sad man
be (A)hind blue eyes.
Behind Blue Eyes by The Who
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Behind Blue Eyes" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.