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Behind Blue Eyes

The Who
ChordsKeyDadvanced125 BPM
★4.8(3k)

Chords in this song12

Chords

Em 022000 Dsus4 x00233 Cadd9 x32030 E 022100
G 320033 Asus2 002200 Bm x24432 C x32010
D x00232 A 002220 Bsus2 x24422 Esus4 022200

Intro

(arpeggiated)

Verse

No one knows what it's like
to be the bad man
to be the sad man
behind blue eyes
No one knows what it's like
to be hated  
to be fated 
to telling only lies

Chorus

But my dreams 
they aren't as empty
as my conscience seems to be 
I have hours, only lonely 
my love is vengeance
that's never free

Verse

No one knows what it's like
to feel these feelings
like I do 
and I blame you
No one bites back as hard 
on their anger 
none of my pain and woe
can show through

Chorus

But my dreams 
they aren't as empty
as my conscience seems to be 
I have hours, only lonely 
my love is vengeance
that's never free

Bridge

   
When my fist clenches, crack it open
Before I use it and lose my cool
When I smile, tell me some bad news
Before I laugh and act like a fool 
And if I swallow anything evil
Put your finger down my throat
And if I shiver, please give me a blanket
Keep me warm, let me wear your coat 

Instrumental

     
     
     
 

Verse

No one knows what it's like
to be the bad man
to be the sad man
behind blue eyes
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Transcribed by: Ian C.T. vom Saal
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