Rosalinda's Eyes

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

I play (Gm)nights in the Span ish part of town.

I’ve got (Abmaj7)mu sic in my (D7sus)hands.

The work is hard to find but (F)that don’t get me down.

Ro sa lin da un der stands.

(G)Cra zy Lat in danc ing so lo down in Her ald Square.

(G)Oh, Ha va na, I’ve been search ing for you ev ’ry where.

(G)Though I’ll nev er be there, I (G)know what I would see there.

(G)I can al ways find my Cu ban skies

in Ro sa lin da’s eyes.

When she smiles, she gives ev ’ry thing to me.

When she’s all a lone she cries.

I’d do (Gm)an y thing to (F)take a way her tears,

be cause they’re (Abmaj7)Ro sa lin da’s (D7sus)eyes.

(G)Se ño ri ta, don’t be lone ly, I will soon be there.

(G)Oh, Ha va na, I’ve been search ing for you ev ’ry where.

(G)I’ve got a chance to make it.

It’s time for me to take it.

(G)I’ll re turn be fore the fi re dies

in Ro sa lin da’s eyes.

All a lone in a Puer to Ri can band.

Un ion wag es, wed ding clothes.

Hard ly an (Gm)y one has seen

how good I am.

Ro sa lin da says she knows.

(G)Cra zy Lat in danc ing so lo down in Her ald Square.

(G)Oh, Ha va na, I’ve been search ing for you ev ’ry where.

And (G)though I’ll nev er be there, I (G)know what I would see there.

(G)I can al ways find my Cu ban skies

in Ro sa lin da’s eyes.

(G)Se ño ri ta, don’t be lone ly, I will soon be there.

(G)Oh, Ha va na, I’ve been search ing for you ev ’ry where.

I’ve (G)got a chance to make it.

It’s (G)time for me to take it, and I’ll re turn be fore the fi re dies

in Ro sa lin da’s eyes.

Rosalinda's Eyes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rosalinda's Eyes" by Billy Joel: 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 G, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Rosalinda's Eyes”

What key is "Rosalinda's Eyes" by Billy Joel played in?
Rosalinda's Eyes is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rosalinda's Eyes"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rosalinda's 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 "Rosalinda's Eyes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rosalinda's Eyes"?
"Rosalinda's Eyes" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rosalinda's Eyes"?
This arrangement uses 29 chords: A, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Am9, Amaj9, B, Bbmaj7, +21 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rosalinda's Eyes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rosalinda's Eyes" by Billy Joel. 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 "Rosalinda's Eyes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Rosalinda's 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.