My Father's Eyes

by Eric Clapton
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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

About “My Father's Eyes

Why does "My 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 "My Father's Eyes".
What key is "My Father's Eyes" by Eric Clapton played in?
My 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 "My Father's Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Father's 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 "My Father's Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Father's Eyes"?
"My Father's Eyes" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Father's Eyes"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C#, C#m, D, E, F#, +5 more.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "OLD LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "My 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 "My Father's Eyes".
Can I see all the notes in "My 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.

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