Don't Close Your Eyes

by Kix

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Lyrics

What ya do ing there in the night time?

Why’d ya call me on the (Gm)phone?

Your ma ma can’t solve your prob lems.

When’s night dad dy ev er get (Gm)home?

I So you did your lit tle blues in’ and cried

in the mid dle of a su i cide.

no, no.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t sing your last

lull a by.

What ya No ing one there to hold you.

Why’d ya No one hears your (Gm)screams.

You live ma life up and down ers,

your night mares dy are er your (Gm)dreams.

I know it’s lone ly when you’re hang in’ ’round.

cried

in the Don’t you take it ly ing down,

no, no.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t sing your last

lull a by.

Hold on, hold on (F)tight.

I’ll make ev ’ry thing al (F)right.

Wake up, don’t go to (F)sleep.

I’ll pray the Lord your soul to keep.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t sing your last

lull a by.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t close your eyes.

Don’t sing your last

lull a by.

Don't Close Your Eyes by Kix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Close Your Eyes by Kix in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Don't Close Your Eyes" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Don't Close Your Eyes"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Don't Close Your Eyes" use?
Just 10 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.