Behind These Hazel Eyes

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

Seems like (Dsus2)just yes ter day you pened were a part of me.

I used (Dsus2)to stand so tall; I (A5)used to be so (E)strong.

Your arms (Dsus2)a round me tight, ev ’ry thing, (E)it felt so right,

so un to break a ble, like (A5)noth ing could go (E)wrong.

Now (Amaj7)I can’t (A)breathe,

no, (F#m7)I can’t sleep.

I’m (Amaj7)bare ly (A)hang ing on.

Here I am once a gain.

I’m (A)torn in to piec es, can’t de ny it, can’t pre tend.

Just (A)thought you were the one.

Bro ken up deep in side, but (B5)you won’t get to see the tears I cry

be (A)hind these ha (E)zel eyes.

I told (Dsus2)you ev ’ry thing, o pened up and let you in.

You made (Dsus2)me feel all right for (A5)once to in my (E)life.

Now all (Dsus2)that’s left of me is what I (E)pre tend to be:

so un to geth er, but so (A5)bro ken up in (E)side, ’cause (Amaj7)I can’t (A)breathe,

no, (F#m7)I can’t sleep.

I’m (Amaj7)bare ly (A)hang ing on.

Here I am once a gain.

I’m (A)torn in to piec es, can’t de ny it, can’t pre tend.

Just (A)thought you were the one.

Bro ken up deep in side, but (B5)you won’t get to see the tears I cry

be (A)hind these ha (E)zel eyes.

(A)hind these ha (E)zel eyes.

(Bm)Swal low me then spit me (A5)out.

For (Bm)hat ing you I blame my (F#m)self.

(Bm)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 once a gain.

I’m (A)torn in to piec es, can’t de ny it, can’t pre tend.

Just (A)thought you were the one.

Bro ken up deep in side, but (B5)you won’t get to see the tears I cry

be (A)hind these ha (E)zel eyes.

Here I am once a gain.

I’m (A)torn in to piec es, can’t de ny it, can’t pre tend.

Just (A)thought you were the one.

Bro ken up deep in side, but (B5)you won’t get to see the tears I cry

be (A)hind these ha (E)zel eyes.

Here I am these ha (E)zel eyes.

Behind These Hazel Eyes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Behind These Hazel Eyes" by Kelly Clarkson: 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 F#, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Behind These Hazel Eyes”

What key is "Behind These Hazel Eyes" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Behind These Hazel Eyes is arranged in the key of F# 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Behind These Hazel Eyes" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, Bm, Bpow, D, Dpow, Dsus2, +4 more.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Behind These Hazel Eyes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Behind These Hazel Eyes" by Kelly Clarkson. 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 "Behind These Hazel Eyes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F#, 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 "Behind These Hazel 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.