Human On The Inside

by The Pretenders
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Lyrics

I play a good game, but not as good as you.

I can be a lit tle cold, but you can be so cruel.

I’m not made of brick, I’m not made of stone, but I had were you fooled e nough to take me on.

But If love was a war, it’s you who has won.

While I was con fess ing it, you held your tongue.

Now the dam age is (A)done.

Well, there’s blood in these veins and I cry when in pain.

I’m on ly (F#m)hu man on the in side.

And if looks can de ceive, make it hard to be lieve, I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side,

ah.

I thought you’d come through, I thought you’d come clean.

but I You were the best thing I should nev er have But you go to ex tremes, you push me too far.

While Then you keep go in’ til you break my heart.

Yeah, you break my is (A)heart.

See, I bleed and I bruise, oh, but what’s it to you?

I’m on ly (F#m)hu man on the in side.

And if looks can de ceive, make it hard to be lieve, I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side,

ah.

I thought you’d come through, (A)hu man on the in side.

I crash and I burn.

May be some day you’ll learn I’m on ly (F#m)hu man on the in side.

I stum ble and fall, ba by, un der it all I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side.

(A)hu man on the in side.

I crash and I burn, may be some day you’ll learn.

I stum ble and fall, ba by, un der it all I’m on ly (A)hu man on the in side,

ah.

Human On The Inside — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Human On The Inside" by The Pretenders: 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Human On The Inside”

What key is "Human On The Inside" by The Pretenders played in?
Human On The Inside is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Human On The Inside"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Human On The Inside" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Human On The Inside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Human On The Inside"?
"Human On The Inside" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Human On The Inside"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Bm, Bsus4, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Human On The Inside" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Human On The Inside" by The Pretenders. 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 "Human On The Inside" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Human On The Inside" 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.