Other arrangements of Eyes Of The World
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Eyes Of The World" by Grateful Dead: 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Eyes Of The World”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Eyes Of The World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Eyes Of The World" by Grateful Dead. 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 "Eyes Of The World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Eyes Of The World" 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.