The Story In Your Eyes

· by The Moody Blues

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Lyrics

I’ve been (Am)think in’ ’bout our for tune and I’ve de (Am)cid ed that we’re real ly not to (D)blame

for the (Am)love that’s deep in (D)side us now is (G)still the same.

And the (Am)sound we make to geth er is the (Am)mu sic to the sto ry in your (D)eyes.

it’s been (Am)shin ing down up (D)on us now, I (G)re al ize.

(Em)Lis ten to the tide slow ly turn ing,

(G)wash all our heart aches a (F#m7)way.

We’re (A)part of a fire that is burn ing

and from the (G)ash es we can build an oth er (E)day.

But I’m (Am)fright ened for your chil dren and that the (Am)life that we are liv ing is in (D)vain

and the (Am)sun shine we’ve been (D)wait ing for will (G)turn to rain.

When the (Am)fi nal line is o ver and it’s (Am)cer tain that the cur tain’s gon na (D)fall I can (Am)hide in side your (D)sweet, sweet love for (G)re al ize.

(Em)Lis ten to the tide slow ly turn ing,

(G)wash all our heart aches a (F#m7)way.

We’re (A)part of a fire that is burn ing

and from the (G)ash es we can build an oth er (E)day.

But I’m

But I’m (G)ev er more.

The Story In Your Eyes by The Moody Blues — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Story In Your Eyes” by The Moody Blues 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 140 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 "The Story 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 "The Story 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.
How many chords does "The Story In Your Eyes" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, E, Em, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Moody Blues songs work for kids?: Try "VOICES IN THE SKY", "LOVELY TO SEE YOU", "ISN'T LIFE STRANGE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.