Eyes Of The World

by Grateful Dead
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Right out side this

la zy sum mer (Emaj7)home,

you ain’t got time to call your

soul a crit ic, (Emaj7)no.

Right out side the (C#m)la zy gate

of win ter’s sum mer (A)home,

won d’ring where the (B)nut hatch win ter’s

wings a mile (A)long

just (E)car ried

the (A)bird

a (E)way.

(G)Wake up to find that (C)you are the eyes of the (G)world.

But the (G)heart has its beach es, its (C)home land and thoughts of its (G)own.

(D)Wake now, dis cov er that (C)you are the song that the (G)morn ing brings.

But the (G)heart has its sea sons, its (C)eve nings and songs of its (D)own.

There (Emaj7)comes a re deem er and (A)he slow ly too fades a (Emaj7)way,

and there (Emaj7)fol lows his wag on be (A)hind him that’s load ed with (Emaj7)clay.

And the seeds that were si lent all (C#m)burst in to bloom and de (B)cay, times we walk a (A)lone,

and (E)night comes so qui et, it’s (A)close on the heels of the (E)day.

(G)Wake up to find that (C)you are the eyes of the (G)world.

But the (G)heart has its beach es, its (C)home land and thoughts of its (G)own.

(D)Wake now, dis cov er that (C)you are the song that the (G)morn ing brings.

But the (G)heart has its sea sons, its (C)eve nings and songs of its (D)own.

There (Emaj7)Some times we live no par (A)tic u lar way but our (Emaj7)own,

and there (Emaj7)some times we vis it your (A)coun try and live in your (Emaj7)home.

And the Some times we ride on your (C#m)hors es, to bloom and de (B)some times we walk a (A)lone,

and (E)some times the songs that we (A)hear are just songs of our (E)own.

Eyes Of The World — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Eyes Of The World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Eyes Of The World

Can I play "Eyes Of The World" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Eyes Of The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Eyes Of The World" by Grateful Dead played in?
Eyes Of The World is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Eyes Of The World"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Eyes Of The World" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Eyes Of The World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Eyes Of The World"?
"Eyes Of The World" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Eyes Of The World"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, Bm, C, C#m, D, E, Emaj7, +1 more.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Eyes Of The World"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Eyes Of The World" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Eyes Of The World"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Eyes Of The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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