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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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