Games People Play

by Alan Parsons Project
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Games People Play" by Alan Parsons Project: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 130 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “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 there a karaoke version of "Games People Play" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Games People Play" by Alan Parsons Project. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Games People Play" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Games People Play" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.