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.

How many chords does "These Eyes" use?

Just 13 chords: A7, Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm7, Dmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Guess Who songs work for kids?

Try "AMERICAN WOMAN", "AMERICAN WOMAN", "UNDUN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

These Eyes

· by The Guess Who

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Lyrics

These (Dm7)eyes

cry you ev bring ’ry my (Cmaj7)night

for an you.

These (Dm7)arms

long not to (Cmaj7)hold you

a (C)gain.

The hurt in’s on me,

but I will nev er be free.

You gave a prom ise to me

and you broke it,

and you broke it.

These (Dm7)eyes

watched you ev bring ’ry my (Cmaj7)world

to an end.

This (Dm7)heart

could not ac (Cmaj7)cept and

pre (C)tend.

The hurt in’s on me,

but I will nev er be free.

You took the vow ise with me

when you spoke it,

when you spoke it.

These it.

These eyes

are cry in’.

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

These eyes

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

These eyes

are cry in’.

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

These it.

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 96 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with seventh chords — you'll move through maj7, dominant 7, and minor 7 shapes, which gives your fingers real variety even at a gentle 96 BPM. Your left hand plays an oompah bass pattern, alternating a low root note with a mid-range chord chunk, so lock that rhythm in early by practicing it alone until it feels automatic. The trickiest spots come when you shift into the sharps — transitions around Dmaj7, Emaj7, and F# will feel unfamiliar if you've mostly played in C, so loop those passages slowly until the hand positions click. Watch your right hand during those same sections; keep your fingers close to the keys to avoid scrambling. Once the left hand is steady, layering the melody on top becomes surprisingly natural. This is the piece that'll make seventh-chord voicings feel like second nature to you.

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.
How many chords does "These Eyes" use?: Just 13 chords: A7, Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm7, Dmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Guess Who songs work for kids?: Try "AMERICAN WOMAN", "AMERICAN WOMAN", "UNDUN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.