Lyin' Eyes

· by Eagles

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Cit y girls just (Gmaj7)seem to find out (C)ear ly

(Am)how to o pen the doors with just a (D7)smile.

A (G)rich old man, and (Gmaj7)she won’t have to (C)wor ry.

She’ll (Am)dress up all in (C)lace and go in style.

She Late at night, a (Gmaj7)big old house boy gets (C)lone ly.

I guess (Am)ev ’ry form of ref uge has its (D7)price.

And it (G)breaks her heart to (Gmaj7)think her love is (C)on ly

giv en (Am)to a man with hands as cold as ice.

So she (G)tells him she must (Gmaj7)go out for the ar (C)eve ning

to (Am)com fort an old friend who’s feel in’ down.

Ain’t But (G)he knows where she’s be (Gmaj7)go in’ as she’s (C)leav in’.

She’s (Am7)head ed for the (C)cheat in’ side used of (G)town.

You can’t hide

your ly in’ eyes,

and your (Em)smile

is a thin dis (Am)guise.

I thought by (G)now

you’d re al (C)ize,

there (Am)ain’t no way to (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

On the oth er side of (Gmaj7)town, er a boy is (C)wait ing,

I with (Am)fi ery eyes and dreams no one could (D7)steal.

And She (G)drives on through the (Gmaj7)night an ti ci (C)pat ing,

’cause he (Am)makes her feel the way she used to feel.

So She (G)rush es to his (Gmaj7)arms, they fall to ar (C)geth er.

She (Am)whis pers that it’s on ly for a while.

Ain’t She (G)swears that soon she’ll be (Gmaj7)com in’ back for (C)ev er.

She (Am7)pulls a way and (C)leaves him with used a (G)smile.

You can’t hide

your ly in’ eyes,

and your (Em)smile

is a thin dis (Am)guise.

I thought by (G)now

you’d re al (C)ize,

there (Am)ain’t no way to (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

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There (Am)ain’t no way to (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

(Am)Hon ey, you can’t (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

Lyin' Eyes by Eagles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lyin' Eyes” by Eagles 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 G at 116 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 "Lyin' 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 "Lyin' 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 Eagles songs work for kids?: Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.