Is "Eyes Like Yours" 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 "Eyes Like Yours"?

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 "Eyes Like Yours" use?

Just 10 chords: Abpow, Bbpow, C, Cpow, Db, Dbpow, Eb6, Ebpow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Shakira songs work for kids?

Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Eyes Like Yours

· by Shakira

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Lyrics

(C5)Oh, you know I have seen

a sky with out sun, in rags a man with no na tion,

(C5)saints a cap tive in chains,

a song with no name for lack of i mag i na tion.

(Db)(Ya he, ya he, ya la he.) And I have (C)seen,

dark er than eb o ny...

(Db)(Ya he, ya he, ya la he.) And now it (C)seems that I with (C5)out your eyes (Db5)could nev (C5)er be.

(C5)My one de sire, all I as pire is in your eyes for ev er to live.

(C5)Trav eled all o ver the sev en o ceans; there is noth ing that I would n’t give.

(C5)Came from Bah rain, got to Bei rut (Db5)look ing for some one com par ing to you.

(Eb5)Tear ing down (Db5)win dows and doors, and (C5)I could not find eyes like yours.

Rab bous sa mai fi kar ra jaii.

(Bb5)Fi a in ai ha a ral ha ya ti.

(C5)A ti i lai ka min ha za l ka aou ni.

(Bb5)Ar jou ka lab bi lab bi ni dai.

(C5)Came from Bah rain, got to Bei rut (Db5)look ing for some one com par ing to you.

(Eb5)Tear ing down (Db5)win dows and doors, and (C5)I could not find eyes like yours.

Uh huh,

uh huh.

(C5)Oh, you know I have seen

a wom an of means in rags and beg ging for pleas ure;

(C5)crossed a riv er of salt

just af ter I rode a ship that’s sunk in the des ert.

(Db)(Ya he, ya he, ya la he.) And I have (C)seen,

dark er than eb o ny...

(Db)(Ya he, ya he, ya la he.) And now it (C)seems that I with (C5)out your eyes (Db5)could nev (C5)er be.

(C5)My one de sire, all I as pire is in your eyes for ev er to live.

(C5)Trav eled all o ver the sev en o ceans; there is noth ing that I would n’t give.

(C5)Came from Bah rain, got to Bei rut (Db5)look ing for some one com par ing to you.

(Eb5)Tear ing down (Db5)win dows and doors, and (C5)I could not find eyes like yours.

Rab bous sa mai fi kar ra jaii.

(Bb5)Fi a in ai ha a ral ha ya ti.

(C5)A ti i lai ka min ha za l ka aou ni.

(Bb5)Ar jou ka lab bi lab bi ni dai.

(C5)Came from Bah rain, got to Bei rut (Db5)look ing for some one com par ing to you.

(Eb5)Tear ing down (Db5)win dows and doors, and (C5)I could not find eyes like yours.

Uh huh,

uh huh.

(C5)Ya he, ya he!

Rab bous sa mai fi kar ra jaii.

(Bb5)Fi a in ai ha a ral ha ya ti.

(C5)A ti i lai ka min ha za l ka aou ni.

(Bb5)Ar jou ka lab bi lab bi ni dai.

(C5)Came from Bah rain, got to Bei rut (Db5)look ing for some one com par ing to you.

(Eb5)Tear ing down (Db5)win dows and doors, and (C5)I could not find eyes like yours.

My one de sire, all I as pire is in your eyes for ev er to live.

(C5)Trav eled all o ver the sev en o ceans; there is noth ing that I would n’t give.

(C5)Came from Bah rain, got to Bei rut (Db5)look ing for some one com par ing to you.

(Eb5)Tear ing down (Db5)win dows and doors, and (C5)I could not find eyes like yours.

Ooh.

Eyes Like Yours by Shakira — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Eyes Like Yours” by Shakira 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 80 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 "Eyes Like Yours" 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 "Eyes Like Yours"?: 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 "Eyes Like Yours" use?: Just 10 chords: Abpow, Bbpow, C, Cpow, Db, Dbpow, Eb6, Ebpow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Shakira songs work for kids?: Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.