What key is "Ebony Eyes" in?

"Ebony Eyes" by Rick James is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ebony Eyes" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Ebony Eyes" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Ebony Eyes"?

This arrangement of "Ebony Eyes" uses 6 chords: A, Adom, Bm, Dmaj9, G, G6.

How long does it take to learn "Ebony Eyes" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rick James can I play here?

Try "YOU AND I", "GIVE IT TO ME BABY", "SUPER FREAK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ooh.

Wind in your hair,

sun (A13sus)on your skin.

You’re look in’ good, girl, and all o ver a gain.

Hey there, Miss Brown, girl,

I want you to know

I love you.

You’re brown as the sand, skinned

you’re (A13sus)soft as the shore.

You’re leav ing me hun gry and cry ing for more.

Oo wee ba by, girl, you’re you’re such a score, and I want you to know that.

I (Dmaj9)love you.

I (Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, girl.

You did n’t (G6)know that I (Dmaj9)need you

right (Bm)now ba by, right (G6)now ba by, and I (Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, Eb o ny Eyes.

Ooh,

hoo.

Ooh.

Ooh,

(A13sus)hoo.

Lips soft and ten

read (A13sus)y to speak.

Her voice says, “I you,” and it’s mak ing me weak.

Hey there, lit tle girl,

may I just to say,

“I love you.”

You’re Love is the brown skinned

you’re (A13sus)girl in my eyes.

Think it’s that I told you, and don’t re al ize

you’re such a queen, wom you’re you’re such a prize, and I want you to know that.

I (Dmaj9)love you.

I (Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, girl.

You did n’t (G6)know that I (Dmaj9)need you

right (Bm)now ba by, right (G6)now ba by, and I (Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, Eb o ny Eyes.

Ooh,

hoo.

Ooh.

Ooh,

(A13sus)hoo.

(Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, Eb o ny Eyes.

I (Dmaj9)love you.

(Dmaj9)Eb o ny Eyes,

oh my.

I (Dmaj9)need you,

oh, girl, (Bm)I need you, oh, and I (Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, Eb o ny Eyes.

I real ly (Dmaj9)love you.

(Dmaj9)Eb o ny Eyes,

oh my.

I (Dmaj9)need you,

oh, girl, (Bm)I need you, oh, and I (Dmaj9)bet you did n’t know that, Eb o ny Eyes.

I real ly Eb o ny Eyes.

Ebony Eyes by Rick James

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ebony Eyes”

What key is "Ebony Eyes" in?: "Ebony Eyes" by Rick James is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ebony Eyes" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ebony Eyes" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Ebony Eyes"?: This arrangement of "Ebony Eyes" uses 6 chords: A, Adom, Bm, Dmaj9, G, G6.
How long does it take to learn "Ebony Eyes" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rick James can I play here?: Try "YOU AND I", "GIVE IT TO ME BABY", "SUPER FREAK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.