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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Human On The Inside" by The Pretenders 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 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”

Can I learn "Human On The Inside" 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 "Human On The Inside" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Human On The Inside"?
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 "Human On The Inside" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Human On The Inside"?
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. "Human On The Inside" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.