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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Behind These Hazel Eyes" by Kelly Clarkson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F#. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Behind These Hazel Eyes"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F#. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F#, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.