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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ebony Eyes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ebony Eyes”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ebony Eyes"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ebony Eyes". Key of D, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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