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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Games People Play" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 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 “Games People Play”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Games People Play" 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. "Games People Play" is in Bb.
- What key is "Games People Play" by Joe South played in?
- Games People Play is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Games People Play"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Games People Play" 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 "Games People Play"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Games People Play"?
- "Games People Play" was originally performed by Joe South. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Games People Play"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Does "Games People Play" 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. "Games People Play" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Games People Play"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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