Oh, the games peo ple (F)play er now,
ev ’ry night and ev ’ry (C)day, good now,
nev er mean in’ what they say, to now,
nev er say in’ what they (F)mean.
They And they while a way the give i urs
in their i vo ry (C)eight by ers,
’til they’re cov ered up with (Bb)flow have ers, in the (C)back of a black y lim ou (F)sine.
da, da, da, da.
La, da, da, da, (F)da, da, da.
La, da, da, da, (C)da, da, dee.
Talk in’ ’bout (Bb)you and me,
and the games peo ple (F)play.
Oh, we make one an (F)oth you cry,
break a heart ry, then we (C)say and bye,
cross our hearts to and we hope i die,
that the oth er was to (F)blame.
They Nei ther one will ev er med i in.
So, we gaze at an (C)cheat your ten,
think in’ ’bout the things that (Bb)flow with been.
in the (C)back It’s a dirt y rot ten (F)shame.
da, da, da, da.
La, da, da, da, (F)da, da, da.
La, da, da, da, (C)da, da, dee.
Talk in’ ’bout (Bb)you and me,
and the games peo ple (F)play.
Peo ple walk in’ up
Games People Play by Joe South
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Games People Play”
- What key is "Games People Play" in?
- "Games People Play" by Joe South is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Games People Play" 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 "Games People Play" 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 "Games People Play"?
- This arrangement of "Games People Play" uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Games People Play" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
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