Brown Eyed Girl

by Van Morrison
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Lyrics

Hey where did we (C)go pened

days when the rains came, my own.

go down in the hol (C)low, er day,

with a play in’ a new game.

o.

Laugh ing and a’ (C)run ning, hey hey some hid skip ping and a’ (D)jump ing, wall, it,

in the mis ty morn ing fog with

our all a long (D)hearts a’ thump ing and you,

with (D)you, my brown eyed girl.

You my

brown eyed girl.

So What ev er (C)hap pened

to day and so slow, my own.

go ing down the old (C)mine, er day,

with a tran sis tor ra di o.

Stand ing in the (C)sun light laugh ing, some times ing be hind a (D)rain bow’s ’bout it,

slip ping and a’ slid ing hey hey

our all a be (D)the wa ter di with you,

with (D)you, my brown eyed girl.

You my

brown eyed girl.

Do you re mem ber when

we used to sing.

Sha la la la la la la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la la la la la la

la te da.

Brown Eyed Girl β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison: 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, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œBrown Eyed Girl”

What key is "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison played in?
Brown Eyed Girl is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brown Eyed Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Brown Eyed Girl" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Brown Eyed Girl"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Brown Eyed Girl"?
"Brown Eyed Girl" was originally performed by Van Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Brown Eyed Girl"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Van Morrison can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "TUPELO HONEY", "INTO THE MYSTIC". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Brown Eyed Girl" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison. 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 β€” 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 "Brown Eyed Girl" 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Brown Eyed Girl" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.