Sail ing (E)down be (F#)hind the sun,
and wait ing for an my prince to (B)come.
(E)And I’m Pray ing bridge for watch the (F#)heal ing rain
to re store (D)start my (A)soul a gain.
Just a (Amaj7)toe rag
on words the to (B)run.
How did I (A)get here?
What have I (B)done?
When will all my
hopes a al (B)rise?
that How will I know him
when I look in my fa ther’s eyes, (Amaj7)(Look in to my fa ther’s eyes.) my fa ther’s eyes.
When I look in my fa ther’s eyes, (Amaj7)(Look in to my fa ther’s eyes.
my fa ther’s eyes.
Then the (E)light be (F#)gins to shine
and I hear those dis cient
lull a (B)bies.
(E)And I’m And as bridge I watch this (F#)seed ling grow,
feel my heart (D)tions to (A)o ver flow.
Where do (Amaj7)I find
the words down to (B)say?
How do I (A)teach him?
What do we (B)play?
Bit will by bit
I’d re al (B)ize
that that’s when I need them,
that’s when I need my fa ther’s eyes, (Amaj7)(Look in to my fa ther’s eyes.) my fa ther’s eyes.
That’s when I need my fa ther’s eyes, (Amaj7)(Look in to my fa ther’s eyes.
my fa ther’s eyes.
My fa ther’s eyes.
(Looked in to my fa
ther’s eyes.) My fa ther’s eyes.
I looked in (B)to my fa ther’s (Looked eyes.
to my fa
ther’s eyes.) My fa ther’s eyes.
(C#m)Looked in to my fa ther’s eyes.
(C#m)Looked in to my fa ther’s eyes.
My Father's Eyes by Eric Clapton
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C# at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “My Father's Eyes”
- What key is "My Father's Eyes" in?
- "My Father's Eyes" by Eric Clapton is in the key of C# with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "My Father's Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "My Father's Eyes" 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 "My Father's Eyes"?
- This arrangement of "My Father's Eyes" uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C#, C#m, D, E, F#, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "My Father's Eyes" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "OLD LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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