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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Private Eyes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Private Eyes" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Private Eyes" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Private 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. "Private Eyes" is in the key of A at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "Private Eyes"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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