Behind Blue Eyes Chords
Learn to play “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who on guitar — played in the key of Em, using Em, G, D and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Behind Blue Eyes
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About Behind Blue Eyes
“Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who is a well-known rock song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 7 chords — Em, G, D, C, A, E and Bm — with the progression centred on Em, G and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Behind Blue Eyes — FAQ
What key is “Behind Blue Eyes” in?
“Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Behind Blue Eyes”?
“Behind Blue Eyes” uses 7 chords: Em, G, D, C, A, E and Bm.
Is “Behind Blue Eyes” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Behind Blue Eyes” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Behind Blue Eyes”?
“Behind Blue Eyes” is performed by The Who.
Is there a play-along video for “Behind Blue Eyes”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Behind Blue Eyes”?
“Behind Blue Eyes” is categorised as Rock.
