Everytime I Close My Eyes

by Babyface
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface: 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 F, 90 BPM.

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

About “Everytime I Close My Eyes”

What key is "Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface played in?
Everytime I Close My Eyes is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Everytime I Close My Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Everytime I Close My 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 "Everytime I Close My Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Everytime I Close My Eyes"?
"Everytime I Close My Eyes" was originally performed by Babyface. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Everytime I Close My Eyes"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Abdom, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, +8 more.
What other songs by Babyface can I play here?
Try "WHEN CAN I SEE YOU", "Everytime I Close My Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Everytime I Close My Eyes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface. 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 — 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 "Everytime I Close My Eyes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Everytime I Close My Eyes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.