Behind These Hazel Eyes

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

Seems like just yes ter day you were a part of me.

I used to stand so tall; I (G)used to be so strong.

Your arms a round me tight, (C5)ev ’ry thing, it (G)felt so right, so un break a ble, like (G)noth ing could go wrong.

Now (C)I can’t breathe, no, (Am)I can’t sleep.

I’m (C)bare ly hang ing on.

Here I (Am)am once a (F)gain.

I’m (C)torn in to (G)piec es, can’t de (Am)ny it, can’t pre (F)tend.

Just (C)thought you were the (G)one.

Bro ken (Am)up deep in (F)side, but (D5)you won’t get to see the tears I (Am)cry

be (G)hind these ha zel eyes.

I told you ev ’ry thing, opened up and let you in.

You made me feel all right for (G)once to in my life.

Now all that’s left of me (C5)is what I pre (G)tend to be: so to geth er, but so (G)bro ken up in side, ’cause (C)I can’t breathe, no, (Am)I can’t sleep.

I’m (C)bare ly hang ing on.

Here I (Am)am once a (F)gain.

I’m (C)torn in to (G)piec es, can’t de (Am)ny it, can’t pre (F)tend.

Just (C)thought you were the (G)one.

Bro ken (Am)up deep in (F)side, but (D5)you won’t get to see the tears I (Am)cry

be (G)hind these ha zel eyes.

(G)hind these ha zel eyes.

(Dm)Swal low me then spit me out.

For (Dm)hat ing you I blame my self.

(Dm)See ing you, it kills me now.

No, I don’t cry on the out side an y more,

an y more.

Here I (Am)am once a (F)gain.

I’m (C)torn in to (G)piec es, can’t de (Am)ny it, can’t pre (F)tend.

Just (C)thought you were the (G)one.

Bro ken (Am)up deep in (F)side, but (D5)you won’t get to see the tears I (Am)cry

be (C)hind these ha zel (G)eyes.

Here I (Am)am once a (F)gain.

I’m (C)torn in to (G)piec es, can’t de (Am)ny it, can’t pre (F)tend.

Just (C)thought you were the (G)one.

Bro ken (Am)up deep in (F)side, but (D5)you won’t get to see the tears I (Am)cry

be (C)hind these ha zel (G)eyes.

Here I (C)hind these ha zel (G)eyes.

Behind These Hazel Eyes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Behind These Hazel Eyes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Behind These Hazel Eyes”

Can I play "Behind These Hazel Eyes" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Behind These Hazel Eyes" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Behind These Hazel Eyes is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Behind These Hazel Eyes" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
"Behind These Hazel Eyes" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Behind These Hazel Eyes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.