Games People Play

by Alan Parsons Project
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(Bm)Where do we (A)go from here now (A)that (Bm)all oth er (A)chil dren are grow in’ up?

And (Bm)how do we (A)spend our lives

(A)if there’s (Bm)no one to (A)lend us a hand?

I don’t (A)wan na (Bm)live here (A)no (Bm)more,

I don’t (A)wan na (Bm)stay,

ain’t gon na (A)spend the (Bm)rest of (A)my (Bm)life

qui et ly fad ing (A)a way.

Oh.

(Em9)Games peo ple (Gmaj7)play, you (A)take (F#m)it or (A)you leave (Bm)it.

(A)Things that they say, just (Bm)don’t make or bright.

If I (Em9)prom ise you (Gmaj7)the moon and the (A)stars, (F#m)would you (A)be lieve (Bm)it?

(Em9)Games peo ple (Gmaj7)play in (A)the (Bm)mid dle of the night.

(Bm)Where do we (A)go from here now (A)that (Bm)all of the (A)chil dren have grown in’ up?

And (Bm)how do we (A)spend our time

(A)know in’ (Bm)no bod y (A)gives us a damn?

I don’t (A)wan na (Bm)live here (A)no (Bm)more,

I don’t (A)wan na (Bm)stay,

ain’t gon na (A)spend the (Bm)rest of (A)my (Bm)life

qui et ly fad ing (A)a way.

Oh.

(Em9)Games peo ple (Gmaj7)play, you (A)take (F#m)it or (A)you leave (Bm)it.

(A)Things that they say just (Bm)don’t make it right.

If I’m (Em9)tell in’ you (Gmaj7)the truth and right (A)now, (F#m)do you (A)be lieve (Bm)it?

(Em9)Games peo ple (Gmaj7)play in (A)the (Bm)mid dle of the night.

night.

(Em9)Games peo ple (Gmaj7)play, you (A)take (F#m)it or (A)you leave (Bm)it.

(Gmaj7)Things that they say, just (Bm)don’t hon or bright.

If I (Em9)prom ise you (Gmaj7)the moon and the (A)stars, (F#m)would you (A)be lieve (Bm)it?

(Em9)games peo ple (Gmaj7)play in (A)the mid (F#m)dle of the (Bm)night.

(Em9)Games peo ple (Gmaj7)play, you (A)take (F#m)it or (A)you leave (Bm)it.

(Gmaj7)Things that they say just (Bm)don’t make it right.

If I’m (Em9)tell in’ you (Gmaj7)the truth right the (A)now, (F#m)do you (A)be lieve (Bm)it?

(Em9)games peo ple (Gmaj7)play in (A)the mid (F#m)dle of the (Bm)night.

mid dle (F#m)of the (Bm)night.

Games People Play by Alan Parsons Project

Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 130 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 Alan Parsons Project is in the key of B with a tempo of 130 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 6 chords: A, Bm, Em9, F#m, G, Gmaj7.
How long does it take to learn "Games People Play" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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