What key is "Eyes Shut" in?

"Eyes Shut" by Years & Years is in the key of C with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Eyes Shut" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Eyes Shut" 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 "Eyes Shut"?

This arrangement of "Eyes Shut" uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Eyes Shut" on piano?

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

What other songs by Years & Years can I play here?

Try "King", "Eyes Shut", "Eyes Shut". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Throw your heart to me,

you let it fall and hit the (F)ground, let it go.

wan na talk to (C)them.

Your tim ing (G)was so (Am)wrong and (F)I just want to be (C)found.

And oh,

and (F)I,

yeah, (Am7)I’ve got the lines, (G)I’ve got the lines.

Oh, it’s (Am7)bright er this time, (G)this type of mine.

(D7sus4)This dis guise.

Oh, you (Am7)talk, ooh,

to (D7sus4)me.

Well, (Am)no thing’s gon na hurt me with my (F)eyes (C)shut, I can see (F)through (Am)them, I can see (F)through (C)them.

(Am)I am draw ing pic tures, I’m e (F)vad (C)ing, I will not (F)use (Am)them, I will not (F)use (C)them (G)a gain.

(C)And it starts a gain,

you let it fall and hit the (F)ground, let it go.

wan na talk to (C)them.

And all I (G)real ly (Am)want and (F)is to start a gain.

(C)found.

And oh,

and (F)I,

yeah, (Am7)I’ve got the lines, (G)I’ve got the lines.

Oh, it’s (Am7)bright er this time, (G)this type of mine.

(D7sus4)This dis guise.

Oh, you (Am7)talk, ooh,

to (D7sus4)me.

Well, (Am)no thing’s gon na hurt me with my (F)eyes (C)shut, I can see (F)through (Am)them, I can see (F)through (C)them.

(Am)I am draw ing pic tures, I’m e (F)vad (C)ing, I will not (F)use (Am)them, I will not (F)use (C)them (G)a No.

(F)use (C)them.

’Cause (G)I wan na (Am7)be

(F)big ger than (C)life

(F)for (Am)you,

(F)for (C)you.

’Cause (G)I wan na (Am7)be

(F)big ger than (C)life

(F)for (Am)you,

(F)for (C)you.

’Cause (G)I wan na (F)for (C)you.

And (Am)no thing’s gon na hurt me with my (F)eyes (C)shut, I can see (F)through (Am)them, I can see (F)through (C)them.

Eyes Shut by Years & Years

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 94 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Eyes Shut”

What key is "Eyes Shut" in?: "Eyes Shut" by Years & Years is in the key of C with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Eyes Shut" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Eyes Shut" 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 "Eyes Shut"?: This arrangement of "Eyes Shut" uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Eyes Shut" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Years & Years can I play here?: Try "King", "Eyes Shut", "Eyes Shut". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.