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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "My Father's Eyes" by Eric Clapton in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C#. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "My Father's Eyes"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C#. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "My Father's Eyes" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C#, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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