The Man With The Child In His Eyes

by Kate Bush
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Lyrics

I hear him

be fore I (C)go to sleep and fo cus on the (Am)day that’s been.

I re al ise he’s there

when I (C)turn the light off and turn (Am)o ver.

No bo dy (F#m)knows a bout my man.

They think he’s (F)lost on some ho (G)ri zon.

And (G)sud den ly I (Gmaj7)find my self

lis ten ing (Cmaj7)to a man I’ve nev er known be fore.

Tell ing me a bout the sea all his (C6)love is till e (Abmaj7)ter ni ty.

(G)Ooh,

(G)he’s (Bb)here a gain,

the man with the (F)child in his (C)eyes.

(G)Ooh,

(G)he’s (Bb)here a gain,

the man with the (F)child in his (C)eyes.

He’s ver y un der stand ing and he’s (C)so a ware of all my si tu (Am)a tions.

When I up late

al ways (C)wait ing, but I feel him (Am)hes i tate.

Oh I’m so (F#m)wor ried ’bout love.

say “No, (F)no it last for (G)ev er.”

(G)here I am a (Gmaj7)gain, girl,

won der (Cmaj7)what on earth I’m do ing here.

May be he does love me, I just (C6)took trip on my (Abmaj7)love for him.

(G)Ooh,

(G)he’s (Bb)here a gain,

the man with the (F)child in his (C)eyes.

(G)Ooh,

(G)he’s (Bb)here a gain,

the man with the (F)child in his (C)eyes.

The Man With The Child In His Eyes — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Man With The Child In His Eyes”

Why does the accompaniment for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush in?
The backing track is in G at 88 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Man With The Child In His Eyes"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Man With The Child In His Eyes"?
"The Man With The Child In His Eyes" was originally performed by Kate Bush. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kate Bush are available?
Other accompaniments by Kate Bush: "Army Dreamers", "Army Dreamers", "Babooshka". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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