What key is "Everytime I Close My Eyes" in?

"Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Everytime I Close My 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 "Everytime I Close My 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 "Everytime I Close My Eyes"?

This arrangement of "Everytime I Close My Eyes" uses 16 chords: A7, Abdom, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Everytime I Close My Eyes" on piano?

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

What other songs by Babyface can I play here?

Try "WHEN CAN I SEE YOU", "Everytime I Close My Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Girl,

it’s been a (Bbmaj9)long, (Bb6)long time (F)com in’,

but (F)I,

I know that it’s of been worth the (F)wait.

With Yeah.

you, babe,

It feels like (Bb)spring (Am)time it’s in (Gm7)win ter.

the It feels like (Bb)Christ (Am)mas I’m (C)in (Am7)June.

It feels like (Am7)heav (Ab)en has o pened up (Am7)its gates for me and you.

And (F)ev ’ry time I (Am)close my eyes, I (Dm)thank the Lord that I’ve got (Bbmaj9)you

and (Bb)you’ve got me, too.

And (F)ev ’ry time I (Am)think of it, I (Dm)pinch my self ’cause I don’t be (Bbmaj9)lieve it’s true

that (C7sus)some one like you loves me (F)too.

(F)Girl,

I think that (Bbmaj9)you’re (Bb6)tru ly (F)some thin’,

and (F)you’re,

you’re ev ’ry bit of a dream come (F)true.

With Yeah.

you, babe,

it nev er (Bb)rains, (Am)and it’s no (Gm7)won der the sun al ways (Bb)shines (Am)when I’m (C)near (Am7)you.

It’s just a (Am7)bless (Ab)ing that I have found (Am7)some bod y like you.

you.

And (F)ev ’ry time I (Am)close my eyes, I (Dm)thank the Lord that I’ve got (Bbmaj9)you

and (Bb)you’ve got me, too.

And (F)ev ’ry time I (Am)think of it, I (Dm)pinch my self ’cause I don’t be (Bbmaj9)lieve it’s true

that (C7sus)some one like you loves me (F)too.

(Gm7)some one like (C7)you loves me too.

To (A7)think of all the nights I’ve cried my self to sleep.

You (G7)real ly ought a know how much you mean to me.

It’s on ly (C)right that (F)you be in my life right here with (Bb)me.

Oh, ba by, ba by, (F)yeah.

And (Gm7)some one like you

loves (C7sus)me (F)too,

loves me (F)too.

Everytime I Close My Eyes by Babyface

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

About “Everytime I Close My Eyes”

What key is "Everytime I Close My Eyes" in?: "Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Everytime I Close My 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 "Everytime I Close My 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 "Everytime I Close My Eyes"?: This arrangement of "Everytime I Close My Eyes" uses 16 chords: A7, Abdom, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Everytime I Close My Eyes" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Babyface can I play here?: Try "WHEN CAN I SEE YOU", "Everytime I Close My Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.