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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Father's 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 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

Can I play "My Father's 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 "My Father's Eyes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "My Father's 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. "My Father's Eyes" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Father's 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 "My Father's Eyes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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