Does "My Father's Eyes" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Father's Eyes" is in the key of C# at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "My Father's Eyes"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

My Father's Eyes — Piano Lead Sheet

"My Father's Eyes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C#
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Eric Clapton

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How to Play "My Father's Eyes" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.