About “Thorn In My Side”

Why does "Thorn In My Side" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Thorn In My Side".

What key is "Thorn In My Side" by Eurythmics played in?

Thorn In My Side 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 "Thorn In My Side"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Thorn In My Side" 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 "Thorn In My Side"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Thorn In My Side"?

"Thorn In My Side" was originally performed by Eurythmics. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Thorn In My Side"?

This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bb, C, D, F, G.

What other songs by Eurythmics can I play here?

Try "SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES", "THERE MUST BE AN ANGEL", "THE MIRACLE OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Thorn In My Side"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Thorn In My Side".

Can I see all the notes in "Thorn In My Side"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.