Is "Look Through My 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 "Look Through My 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 "Look Through My Eyes" use?

Just 26 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus2, Asus4, B, B7, Bb, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Look Through My Eyes

· by Phil Collins

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Lyrics

There are things in life you’ll learn and, oh, in time you’ll (F)see,

’cause out there some where it’s all wait ing if you keep be (F)liev

ing.

So don’t run, don’t hide.

It will be all (Bb)right.

You’ll see; trust me.

I’ll be there

(A7sus)watch ing o ver you.

Just take a (D)look

(D)through my (Gsus2)eyes.

There’s a bet ter (D)place some where (Bm)out there.

Ooh, just take a (D)look

(D)through my (Gsus2)eyes.

Ev ’ry (D)thing chang es.

(Bm7)You’ll be a (A)mazed what you’ll (G)find

if you (A)look through my (B)eyes.

There will be times on this jour ney, all you’ll see is (G)dark ness.

But out there some where, day light finds you if you keep (A)be (G)liev

ing.

So don’t run, don’t hide.

It will be all (C)right.

You’ll see; trust me.

I’ll be there

(B7sus)watch ing o ver you.

Just take a (E)look

(E)through my (Asus2)eyes.

There’s a bet ter (E)place some where (C#m)out there.

(B)Ooh, just take a (E)look

(E)through my (Asus2)eyes.

Ev ’ry (E)thing chang es.

(C#m7)You’ll be a (B)mazed what you’ll (A)find

if you (Cb)look through my (Dbsus)eyes.

All the (G)things that you can (G)change,

there’s a (G)mean ing in (Fmaj7)ev ’ry (G)thing,

and you (A)will find (G)all you (A)need.

There’s so (A)much to (G)un der (B)stand.

Take a (E)look

(E)through my (Asus2)eyes.

There’s a bet ter (E)place some where (C#m)out there.

(B)Ooh, just take a (E)look

(E)through my (Asus2)eyes.

Ev ’ry (E)thing chang es.

(C#m7)You’ll be a (B)mazed what you’ll (A)find.

Oh, just take a (E)look

(E)through my (Asus2)eyes.

There’s a bet ter (E)place some where (C#m)out there.

(B)Ooh, just take a (E)look

(E)through my (Asus2)eyes.

Ev ’ry (E)thing chang es.

(C#m7)You’ll be a (B)mazed what you’ll (A)find.

Oh, just take a (A)find.

(You’ll find a bet ter (B)place) if you look through my (A)eyes.

(You know there’s a bet ter (B)place.) Just take a look through my eyes.

(Ooh, there’s a bet ter (B)place If you look through my (Db)eyes.

Take a look through my eyes.

Look Through My Eyes by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Look Through My Eyes” by Phil Collins 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 135 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 "Look Through My 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 "Look Through My 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 "Look Through My Eyes" use?: Just 26 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus2, Asus4, B, B7, Bb, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.