Behind Blue Eyes Chords

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Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm

Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Guitar

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Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm

Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Ukulele

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Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm

Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Piano

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Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm

Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Banjo

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Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm

Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Mandolin

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Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm

Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Harmonica

A haunting classic that shifts between gentle arpeggiated verses and powerful rock sections.

Chords used: Em, G, D, C, A, Bm  ·  Key: Em  ·  Difficulty: Intermediate

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick the verses gently and switch to full strumming for the heavier bridge section.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
G – D
C – A
Em
G – D
C – A
 

Chorus

 
C – D
G – E – A
Bm – C
D – A
 

Verse 2

 
Em
G – D
C – A
Em
G – D
C – A
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Behind Blue Eyes"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C, A and Bm.

Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Behind Blue Eyes" in?

It is in the key of Em.

Who wrote "Behind Blue Eyes"?

It was written by Pete Townshend, and released in 1971.