Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

by Barbra Streisand

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They asked me how I (Bm7)knew

my true love was (G)true.

(G13)I, of course, re (C#m7)plied

(F#m11)some thing here in (Bm7)side

can not be de (C#)nied.

They (F7)said some day you’ll (Bm7)find

all who love are (Gmaj7)blind.

(G)When your heart’s on (C#m7)fi re,

your must re al (Bm9)ize

smoke gets in your (A69)eyes.

So I chaffed

and then I (Am9)gai ly laughed,

to think that they (Gm9)doubt,

doubt my (Gm9)love.

Yet to day

(A)my love has

flown a (G13)way; I am with (C#m7)out

my (B9)love.

Now (F7)laugh ing friends de (Bm7)ride

tears I can not (Gmaj7)hide.

(G)So I smile and (C#m7)say,

“When a love ly (Bm9)flame dies,

smoke gets in your (A69)eyes.”

(Fmaj9)Yet to day

my love has (Dm11)flown a way;

I am with (Amaj7)out

my

love.

Oh, now

laugh ing friends de (Bm7)ride

tears I can not (Gmaj7)hide.

(C)So I smile and (C#m7)say,

“When a love ly flame (Bm9)dies,

smoke gets in your (C#m7)eyes.”

I (Bm7)say,

“Smoke

gets (Dmaj7)in

(D)your

(Fmaj9)eyes.”

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Barbra Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Barbra Streisand 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 Eb at 70 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 "Smoke Gets In 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 "Smoke Gets In 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.