Thorn In My Side

by Eurythmics
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Lyrics

Thorn in my side,

you know that’s all you ev er were.

So (D)don't think A bun dle of lies, bet ter you know that’s all that it was worth.

I was I feel should ing have known (C)com bet ter pli cat ed, but I trust ed I was you feel at low.

Now ev I should have bet ter, you but I I (Bb)got what I de served.

Whoa whoa whoa oh, whoa whoa whoa oh, whoa whoa whoa oh.

To (F)run a way from you

was (G)all that I could do.

To (F)run a way from you

was (G)all that I could do.

To (F)run a way from you

was (G)all that I could do.

To (F)run a way from you

was (A)all that I could do.

Thorn in my side,

you know that’s all you’ll ev er be.

So (D)don't think A you dle know lies, bet ter you ’cause that’s what you mean to me.

I was I feel should ing have known (C)com bet ter pli cat ed, but I trust ed I was you feel ing low.

Now ev ’ry time I think of you but I I (Bb)shi ver to the bone.

Whoa whoa whoa oh, whoa whoa whoa oh, whoa whoa whoa oh.

To (F)run a way from you

was (G)all that I could do.

To (F)run a way from you

was (G)all that I could do.

To (F)run a way from you

was (G)all that I could do.

To (F)run a way from you

was (A)all that I could do.

was (G)all that I could do.

Thorn In My Side — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Thorn In My Side" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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About “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.

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