What key is "Brass In Pocket" in?

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

Is "Brass In Pocket" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Brass In Pocket"?

This arrangement of "Brass In Pocket" uses 7 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, D, E, E6, Esus4.

How long does it take to learn "Brass In Pocket" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?

Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "TALK OF THE TOWN". 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

(A)I’m gon na use it.

(Asus2)In ten tion,

(A)I feel in ven tive,

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

Got mo tion,

(A)re strained e mo tion,

I been driv ing

(A)De troit lean ing,

(Asus2)no rea son

(A)it seems so pleas ing.

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

Gon na use my (Esus)arms,

gon na use my (E6)legs;

gon na use my (Esus)style,

gon na use my (E6)side step,

gon na use my (Esus)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (E)my i mag i (Esus)na tion,

’cause (A)I

gon na make you (Asus)see

(A)there’s no bod y (A)else here,

no one like (Asus)me.

I’m (D)spe cial,

so spe cial,

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

Got rhy thm,

(A)I can’t miss a tion,

I got new skank,

(A)so reet, lean ing,

(Asus2)got some thing

(A)I’m wink ing at you.

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

Gon na use my (Esus)arms,

gon na use my (E6)legs;

gon na use my (Esus)style,

gon na use my (E6)side step,

gon na use my (Esus)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (E)my i mag i (Esus)na tion,

’cause (A)I

gon na make you (Asus)see

(A)there’s no bod y (A)else here,

no one like (Asus)me.

I’m (D)spe cial,

so spe cial,

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

ten tion, give it to me, ’cause ten tion,

give it to me.

Oh oh (Asus2)oh,

and when you walk.

Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 98 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 A with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Brass In Pocket" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Brass In Pocket"?: This arrangement of "Brass In Pocket" uses 7 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, D, E, E6, Esus4.
How long does it take to learn "Brass In Pocket" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "TALK OF THE TOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.