These Eyes

by The Guess Who

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These (Dm7)eyes

watched cry ev ’ry (Cmaj7)night

for an (C)you.

These (Dm7)arms

long not to (Cmaj7)hold you a pre (C)gain.

The hurt in’s on me, yeah,

but I will nev er be free, no, my ba by, no, no.

You gave a prom ise to me, yeah,

and you broke it,

and you broke it.

Oh, no.

These (Dm7)eyes

watched you bring my (Cmaj7)world

to an (C)end.

This (Dm7)heart

could not ac (Cmaj7)cept you

and pre (C)tend.

The hurt in’s on me, yeah,

but I will nev er be free, no, no, no.

by, no, no.

You took the vow ise with me, yeah,

and you spoke it,

and you spoke it.

Oh, no.

it, ba by.

These eyes

are cry in’.

These eyes have (Cmaj7)seen a lot of love, but they’re (Fmaj7)nev er gon na see an oth er (Cmaj7)one like I had with (D)you.

These eyes

are cry in’.

These eyes have (Dmaj7)seen a lot of love, but they’re (Gmaj7)nev er gon na see an oth er (Dmaj7)one like I had with (E)you.

These eyes

are cry in’.

These eyes have (Emaj7)seen a lot of love, but they’re (Amaj7)nev er gon na see an oth er (Emaj7)one like I had with (F#)you.

These (Dm7)eyes

cry ev ’ry (Cmaj7)night

for (C)you.

These (Dm7)arms,

these arms long to (Cmaj7)hold you,

hold you a (C)gain.

These Eyes by The Guess Who — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “These Eyes” by The Guess Who 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 "These 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 "These 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.