What key is "Brass In Pocket" in?

"Brass In Pocket" by The Pretenders is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Brass In Pocket" 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 "Brass In Pocket" 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 "Brass In Pocket" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?

Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Got brass

in pock et,

got bot tle

(C)I’m gon na use it.

In tion,

I feel in ven tive,

gon na make you, make (F)you, make you no tice.

Got mo tion,

(C)re strained e mo tion,

been driv ing

(C)De troit lean ing,

no rea son

it seems so pleas ing.

Gon na make you, make (F)you, make you no tice.

Gon na use my (G7sus)arms,

gon na use my (G6)legs,

gon na use my (G7)style,

gon na use my (G6)side step,

gon na use my (G7)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (G)my i mag i (G7sus)na tion.

’Cause (C)I

gon na make you (Csus)see (C)there’s no bod y (Am7)else here,

no one like me.

I’m (F)spe cial,

so spe cial,

I got ta (G7)have some of your at (F)ten tion, give it to me.

Got rhy thm,

(C)I can’t miss a beat

got new skank

(C)so reet, lean ing,

got some thing

I’m wink ing at you.

Gon na make you, make (F)you, make you no tice.

Gon na use my (G7sus)arms,

gon na use my (G6)legs,

gon na use my (G7)style,

gon na use my (G6)side step,

gon na use my (G7)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (G)my i mag i (G7sus)na tion.

’Cause (C)I

gon na make you (Csus)see (C)there’s no bod y (Am7)else here,

no one like me.

I’m (F)spe cial,

so spe cial,

I got ta (G7)have some of your at (F)ten tion, give it to me.

(F)ten tion, give it to me.

’Cause (F)ten tion, give it to me.

Oh oh oh

and when you (C)walk.

Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Brass In Pocket”

What key is "Brass In Pocket" in?: "Brass In Pocket" by The Pretenders is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Brass In Pocket" 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 "Brass In Pocket" 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 "Brass In Pocket" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.