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(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 — 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, 124 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 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.
- 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 124 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.