What key is "In Too Deep" in?

"In Too Deep" by Genesis is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "In Too Deep" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "In Too Deep" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "In Too Deep"?

This arrangement of "In Too Deep" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "In Too Deep" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Genesis can I play here?

Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "I CAN'T DANCE", "TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

All that time I was search (Db)ing with no where to run to,

It’s the (Eb)start ed me you’re think ing,

it’s won d’ring what I knew could make of my life

and who’d be (Eb)wait ing.

I Ask ing all kinds of ques (Db)tions be to my self,

but nev er (Eb)find ing the an swers.

I Cry ing at the top of my voice

and (Eb)no one be lis tening.

It seems I’ve spent All this time

I still re (Dbmaj7)mem ber ev ’ry thing you (Eb)said,

oh, oh.

and now I want There’s so much you prom ised.

just (Dbmaj7)car How could I ev er for (Eb)get?

Lis ten, you know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

So lis ten, (Eb)lis ten (Bbm7)to me.

Oh, you (Eb)must be (Bbm7)lieve me.

I can feel your (Eb)eyes go (Bbm7)through me,

but I don’t know (Eb)why.

Ooh, I know you’re go ing, (Db)ing but I can’t be lieve.

to,

It’s the (Eb)way ed that you’re leav ing;

it’s like we nev er knew each oth er at all.

It may be (Eb)my fault.

I gave you too man y rea (Db)sons, be ing a lone

but nev when (Eb)I did n’t want to.

I thought you’d al ways be of there.

voice

I (Eb)al most be lieved you.

It seems I’ve spent All this time,

I still re (Dbmaj7)mem ber ev ’ry thing you (Eb)said,

oh, oh.

and now I want There’s so much you prom ised.

just (Dbmaj7)car How could I ev er for (Eb)get?

Lis ten, you know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

So lis ten, (Eb)lis ten (Bbm7)to me.

Oh, you (Eb)must be (Bbm7)lieve me.

I can feel your (Eb)eyes go (Bbm7)through me,

but I don’t know (Eb)why.

me.

I can feel your (Eb)eyes go through (F)me.

You know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

You know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

In Too Deep by Genesis

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “In Too Deep”

What key is "In Too Deep" in?: "In Too Deep" by Genesis is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "In Too Deep" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "In Too Deep" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "In Too Deep"?: This arrangement of "In Too Deep" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "In Too Deep" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Genesis can I play here?: Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "I CAN'T DANCE", "TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.