Lyin' Eyes

by Eagles
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Lyrics

Cit y girls just (Gmaj7)seem to find out (C)ear ly

(Am)how to o pen the doors with just a (D7)smile.

A (G)rich old man, and (Gmaj7)she won’t have to (C)wor ry.

She’ll (Am)dress up all in (C)lace and go in style.

She Late at night, a (Gmaj7)big old house boy gets (C)lone ly.

I guess (Am)ev ’ry form of ref uge has its (D7)price.

And it (G)breaks her heart to (Gmaj7)think her love is (C)on ly

giv en (Am)to a man with hands as cold as ice.

So she (G)tells him she must (Gmaj7)go out for the ar (C)eve ning

to (Am)com fort an old friend who’s feel in’ down.

Ain’t But (G)he knows where she’s be (Gmaj7)go in’ as she’s (C)leav in’.

She’s (Am7)head ed for the (C)cheat in’ side used of (G)town.

You can’t hide

your ly in’ eyes,

and your (Em)smile

is a thin dis (Am)guise.

I thought by (G)now

you’d re al (C)ize,

there (Am)ain’t no way to (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

On the oth er side of (Gmaj7)town, er a boy is (C)wait ing,

I with (Am)fi ery eyes and dreams no one could (D7)steal.

And She (G)drives on through the (Gmaj7)night an ti ci (C)pat ing,

’cause he (Am)makes her feel the way she used to feel.

So She (G)rush es to his (Gmaj7)arms, they fall to ar (C)geth er.

She (Am)whis pers that it’s on ly for a while.

Ain’t She (G)swears that soon she’ll be (Gmaj7)com in’ back for (C)ev er.

She (Am7)pulls a way and (C)leaves him with used a (G)smile.

You can’t hide

your ly in’ eyes,

and your (Em)smile

is a thin dis (Am)guise.

I thought by (G)now

you’d re al (C)ize,

there (Am)ain’t no way to (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

On the

There (Am)ain’t no way to (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

(Am)Hon ey, you can’t (D7)hide your ly in’ eyes.

Lyin' Eyes — Simple Sheet Music

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"Lyin' Eyes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 116 BPM.

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

About “Lyin' Eyes”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lyin' Eyes"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Lyin' Eyes" by Eagles played in?
Lyin' Eyes is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lyin' Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lyin' 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 "Lyin' Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lyin' Eyes"?
"Lyin' Eyes" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lyin' Eyes". Key of G, 116 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.