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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Private Eyes" by Hall & Oates: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Private Eyes”
- What key is "Private Eyes" by Hall & Oates played in?
- Private Eyes is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Private Eyes"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Private Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Private Eyes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Private Eyes"?
- "Private Eyes" was originally performed by Hall & Oates. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Private Eyes"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, C, Cm7, Dm, +7 more.
- What other songs by Hall & Oates can I play here?
- Try "SHE'S GONE", "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'", "ONE ON ONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Private Eyes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Private Eyes" by Hall & Oates. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Private Eyes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Private Eyes" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.