About “The Boy With The Thorn In His Side”

What key is "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" in?

"The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" by The Smiths is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" 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 "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" 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 "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side"?

This arrangement of "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, D, Dsus4, G.

How long does it take to learn "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" 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 The Smiths can I play here?

Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.