Ebony Eyes

by Rick James
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Lyrics

Ooh.

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ebony Eyes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 90 BPM.

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

About “Ebony Eyes

Where are the chord symbols for "Ebony Eyes" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ebony Eyes" is in D.
What key is "Ebony Eyes" by Rick James played in?
Ebony Eyes is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ebony Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ebony 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 "Ebony Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ebony Eyes"?
"Ebony Eyes" was originally performed by Rick James. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ebony Eyes"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Adom, Bm, Dmaj9, G, G6.
What other songs by Rick James can I play here?
Try "YOU AND I", "GIVE IT TO ME BABY", "SUPER FREAK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Ebony Eyes" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ebony Eyes" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Ebony Eyes"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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