Behind Blue Eyes

by The Who
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Behind Blue Eyes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 124 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Behind Blue Eyes”

Can I play "Behind Blue Eyes" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Behind Blue Eyes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 a complete beginner play "Behind Blue Eyes"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Behind Blue Eyes" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Behind Blue Eyes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Behind Blue Eyes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.