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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 feel ing known (C)com ter pli cat ed, I trust ed I was 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 feel ing known (C)com ter pli cat ed, I trust ed I was 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Thorn In My Side" by Eurythmics: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Thorn In My Side" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thorn In My Side" by Eurythmics. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Thorn In My Side" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Thorn In My Side" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.