He’s I hear un him der stand be ing fore I (C)go to sleep and fo cus on the (Am)day that’s been.
I re al ise (G)stay he’s there
he’s when I (C)turn the light off but I and turn (Am)o i ver.
No bo dy (F#m)knows a bout my man.
They think he’s (F)lost on won’t 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 (C)n’t the sea all his (C6)love a 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 him der stand be ing and he’s (C)so a ware of all my si tu (Am)a tions.
been.
I When I ise (G)stay up late
he’s al ways (C)wait ing, light off but I feel him (Am)hes i tate.
Oh I’m so (F#m)wor ried ’bout my love.
They say “No, (F)no it won’t last for (G)ev er.”
And (G)here I am a (Gmaj7)gain, my girl,
won der ing (Cmaj7)what on earth I’m do ing here.
be fore.
May ing be he does (C)n’t love me, I just (C6)took a 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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Man With The Child In His Eyes”
- 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.
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