If I Had Eyes

by Jack Johnson
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(D6)If I had eyes in the (A6)back of my head, I would have (G6)told you that you looked good as I (Em7)walked a way.

And (D6)if you could have tried to trust the (A6)hand that fed, you would have (G6)nev er been hun gry but you’d (Em7)nev er real ly be.

(D)More of this or less of this or (A)is there an y dif f’rence?

Or (G)are we just hold ing on to (Em)things that we don’t have an y (A)more?

Some times (D)time does n’t (Em)heal.

(G)No, not at all.

It just stands (Em)still

(G)while we fall.

In or out of love a (G)gain, I doubt I’m gon na win you back when you’ve got (G)eyes like that, that won’t let me in.

Al ways look ing out.

(Oo,

oo, oo, (G)oo, oo.

(D)Oo,

oo,

oo, oo, (G)oo, oo.)

A (D)lot of peo ple spend their (A)time just float ing.

(G)We were vic tims, to (Em)geth er but lone ly.

(D)You’ve got hun gry eyes that (A)just can’t look for ward.

Can’t (G)give them e nough, but we (Em)just can’t start o ver.

(D)Build ing with bent nails, we’re (A)fall ing but hold ing.

(G)I don’t want to take up (Em)an y more of your (A)time.

Time, time, time.

Some times (G)oo, oo.)

Al ways look ing (D)(Oo, out.

oo,

oo, oo, (G)oo, oo.)

Al ways look ing (D)(Oo, out.

oo,

oo, oo, (G)oo, oo.)

Al ways look ing (D)(Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo, woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo.)

If I Had Eyes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If I Had Eyes" 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 D, 100 BPM.

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

About “If I Had Eyes

Can I play "If I Had Eyes" 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 "If I Had Eyes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If I Had Eyes" by Jack Johnson played in?
If I Had Eyes is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Had Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Had Eyes" 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 "If I Had Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Had Eyes"?
"If I Had Eyes" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Had Eyes"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A6, D, D6, Em, Em7, G, G6.
What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "Bubble Toes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "If I Had Eyes"?
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. "If I Had Eyes" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "If I Had Eyes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Had Eyes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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