Private Eyes

by Hall & Oates
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Lyrics

I see you, you you see me,

watch you (Eb)blow ing the lines when you’re (Eb)mak ing a scene.

Oh, girl, you’ve (C)got to know

what my (Eb)head o ver looks the (Eb)sens es will show to my heart

when it’s (Am7)watch ing for lies.

’Cause (Eb)you can’t es cape my

pri vate (Am7)eyes, they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

they (Em7)see (Am7)your (Dm9)ev (Dm7)’ry move.

Pri vate (Am7)eyes they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

pri vate (Dm9)eyes

they’re (Ab)watch ing you, watch ing you, watch ing you, watch ing you,

(CN.C.)You play with words, you play with love,

you can (Eb)twist it a round, ba by, (Eb)that ain’t e nough.

’Cause, girl, I’m (C)gon na know

if you’re (Eb)let ting me in or (Eb)let ting me go.

Don’t my lie

when you’re (Am7)hurt ing in side.

’Cause (Eb)you can’t es cape my

pri vate (Am7)eyes, they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

they (Em7)see (Am7)your (Dm9)ev (Dm7)’ry move.

Pri vate (Am7)eyes they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

pri vate (Dm9)eyes

they’re (Ab)watch ing you, watch ing you, watch ing you, watch ing you,

(CN.C.)You play with words,

(Dm9)Don’t know why you try to put up a front for me, I’m a spy, but on your side, you see.

Slip on in to an y dis guise;

I’ll still know you (E7)look in to my pri vate eyes, they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

they (Em7)see (Am7)your (Dm9)ev (Dm7)’ry move.

Oh, babe, pri vate (Am7)eyes they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

pri (Am7)vate (Dm7)eyes

they’re (G)watch ing you, (E7)pri vate (Am7)eyes, they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

they (Em7)see (Am7)your (Dm9)ev (Dm7)’ry move.

Oh, babe, pri vate (Am7)eyes they’re (Em7)watch ing (Am7)you,

pri (Am7)vate (Dm7)eyes

they’re (G)watch ing you, (E7)pri vate (Am7)eyes,

Private Eyes by Hall & Oates

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Private Eyes

What key is "Private Eyes" in?
"Private Eyes" by Hall & Oates is in the key of A with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Private Eyes" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Private 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.

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