Father's Eyes

by Amy Grant
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Lyrics

(C)I may not be (F)ev ’ry moth er’s (G7sus)dream for her lit tle (C)girl,

and my face may not (F)grace the mind

of (G7sus)ev ’ry one in the (C)world.

But (F)that’s al right, as (E)long as I can (Am)have one wish I pray.

When (D7sus)peo ple look in (D7)side my life,

I (Dm7)want to hear them say:

She’s got her (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

her (Ebdim7)Fa ther’s eyes.

(Dm)Eyes that find the (C)good in things when (F)good is not a (Em7)round,

(Dm)eyes (Em)that (F)find (G)the (C)source (G)of (Am7)help when (D7sus)help just (D7)can’t be (G7sus)found.

(F)Eyes full of com (Cmaj7)pas sion,

(F)see ing ev ’ry (Cmaj7)pain,

(Dm)know (Em)in’ (F)what (G)you’re (C)go (G)in’ (Am7)through and (D7sus)feel in’ (D7)it the (Dm7)same.

Just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (Bb)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (A)Fa ther’s eyes,

just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes.

(C)On that day when (F)we will pay for (G7sus)all the deeds we have (C)done,

and good and bad, they’ll (F)all be had to (G7sus)see by ev in ’ry (C)one.

And (F)when you’re called to (E)stand and tell just (Am)what you saw in me,

When (D7sus)more than an y (D7)thing I know, I (Dm7)want your words to be:

She had her (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

her (Ebdim7)Fa ther’s eyes.

(Dm)Eyes that found the (C)good in things when (F)good was not a (Em7)round,

(Dm)eyes (Em)that (F)found (G)the (C)source (G)of (Am7)help when (D7sus)help would (D7)not be (G7sus)found.

(F)Eyes full of com (Cmaj7)pas sion,

(F)see ing ev ’ry (Cmaj7)pain,

(Dm)know (Em)in’ (F)what (G)you’re (C)go (G)in’ (Am7)through and (D7sus)feel in’ (D7)it the (Dm7)same.

Just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (Bb)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (A)Fa ther’s eyes,

just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes.

(C)Fa ther’s eyes.

My (Bb)Fa ther’s eyes,

my (A)Fa ther’s eyes,

just like my (C)Fa ther’s eyes.

Father's Eyes — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Father's Eyes" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Father's Eyes”

Why does "Father's Eyes" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Father's Eyes".
What key is "Father's Eyes" by Amy Grant played in?
Father's Eyes is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Father's Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Father's 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 "Father's Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Father's Eyes"?
"Father's Eyes" was originally performed by Amy Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Amy Grant can I play here?
Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Father's Eyes"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Father's Eyes".
Can I see all the notes in "Father's Eyes"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.