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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Games People Play" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 130 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”
- Why does "Games People Play" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Games People Play".
- What key is "Games People Play" by Alan Parsons Project played in?
- Games People Play is arranged in the key of B 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 130 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 Alan Parsons Project. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Games People Play"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Em9, F#m, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
- Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Games People Play"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Games People Play".
- Can I see all the notes in "Games People Play"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 130 BPM.