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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Games People Play" by Alan Parsons Project in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Games People Play" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Games People Play" with hands-separate practice in B at 130 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Games People Play"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Games People Play" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Games People Play"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Games People Play" is in the key of B at 130 BPM.