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The Who - Behind Blue Eyes (Live At Shea Stadium)
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Who
The Who
Performer
Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey
Vocals
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Guitar
John Entwistle
John Entwistle
Bass Guitar
Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips
Drums
Steve Bolton
Steve Bolton
Guitar
Kickhorns
Kickhorns
Horn
John Bundrick
John Bundrick
Keyboards
Jody Linscott
Jody Linscott
Percussion
Billy Nicholls
Billy Nicholls
Background Vocals
Chyna
Chyna
Background Vocals
Cleveland Watkiss
Cleveland Watkiss
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ian Cooper
Ian Cooper
Mastering Engineer
Billy Nicholls
Billy Nicholls
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Clive Franks
Clive Franks
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
No one knows what it's like
To be the bad man, to be the sad man
Behind blue eyes
[Verse 2]
No one knows what it's like
To be hated, to be fated
To telling only lies
[Verse 3]
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 4]
No one knows what it's like
To feel these feelings like I do
And I blame you
[Verse 5]
No one bites back as hard
On their anger, none of my pain and woe
Can show through
[Verse 6]
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 7]
When my fist clenches, crack it open
Before I use it and loose my cool
When I smile, tell me some bad news
Before I laugh and act like a fool
[Verse 8]
And if I swallow anything evil
Put your fingers down my throat
And if I shiver, please give me a blanket
Keep me warm, let me wear your coat
[Verse 9]
No one knows what it's like
To be the bad man, to be the sad man
Behind blue eyes
Written by: Pete Townshend

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