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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Games People Play" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Games People Play" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Games People Play" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Games People Play"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Games People Play" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Games People Play"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Games People Play" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.