Father's Eyes

· by Amy Grant

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(C)I may not be (F)ev ’ry moth er’s (G7sus)dream for her lit tle (C)girl,

and my face may not (F)grace the mind

of (G7sus)ev ’ry one in the (C)world.

But (F)that’s al right, as (E)long as I can (Am)have one wish I pray.

When (D7sus)peo ple look in (D7)side my life,

I (Dm7)want to hear them say:

She’s got her (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

her (Ebdim7)Fa ther’s eyes.

(Dm)Eyes that find the (C)good in things when (F)good is not a (Em7)round,

(Dm)eyes (Em)that (F)find (G)the (C)source (G)of (Am7)help when (D7sus)help just (D7)can’t be (G7sus)found.

(F)Eyes full of com (Cmaj7)pas sion,

(F)see ing ev ’ry (Cmaj7)pain,

(Dm)know (Em)in’ (F)what (G)you’re (C)go (G)in’ (Am7)through and (D7sus)feel in’ (D7)it the (Dm7)same.

Just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (Bb)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (A)Fa ther’s eyes,

just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes.

(C)On that day when (F)we will pay for (G7sus)all the deeds we have (C)done,

and good and bad, they’ll (F)all be had to (G7sus)see by ev in ’ry (C)one.

And (F)when you’re called to (E)stand and tell just (Am)what you saw in me,

When (D7sus)more than an y (D7)thing I know, I (Dm7)want your words to be:

She had her (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

her (Ebdim7)Fa ther’s eyes.

(Dm)Eyes that found the (C)good in things when (F)good was not a (Em7)round,

(Dm)eyes (Em)that (F)found (G)the (C)source (G)of (Am7)help when (D7sus)help would (D7)not be (G7sus)found.

(F)Eyes full of com (Cmaj7)pas sion,

(F)see ing ev ’ry (Cmaj7)pain,

(Dm)know (Em)in’ (F)what (G)you’re (C)go (G)in’ (Am7)through and (D7sus)feel in’ (D7)it the (Dm7)same.

Just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (Bb)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (A)Fa ther’s eyes,

just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes.

(C)Fa ther’s eyes.

My (Bb)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (A)Fa ther’s eyes,

just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes.

Father's Eyes by Amy Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Father's Eyes” by Amy Grant 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Father's 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 "Father's 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.
What other Amy Grant songs work for kids?: Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.