What key is "Star Eyes" in?

"Star Eyes" by Charlie Parker is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Star 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 "Star 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.

How long does it take to learn "Star Eyes" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(Fmaj13)Star (F)eyes;

that, to (C6)me, is what your (Fmaj13)eyes (F)are;

soft as (Bb7)stars in A pril (Ebmaj7)skies are.

Tell me (Ab7)some day you’ll ful fill

their (Db7)prom ise of a (C13)thrill.

(Fmaj13)Star (F)eyes;

flash ing (C6)eyes in which my (Fmaj13)hopes (F)rise.

Let me (Bb7)show you where my (Ebmaj7)heart lies;

let me (Ab7)prove that it a dores

that (Db7)prom ise of a (C13)thrill.

(Db7)lov li ness of (C13)yours.

(Bbmaj7)All my life I felt

con (Bbm7)tent to star gaze at the (F)skies.

(Abmaj7)Now I on ly want to melt

the (G)star dust in your (C)eyes.

(Fmaj13)Star (F)eyes,

when, if (C6)ev er, will my (Fmaj13)lips (F)know

if it’s (Bb7)me for whom those (Ebmaj7)eyes glow?

Makes no (Ab7)dif f’rence where you (Gmaj13)are,

your (Db7)eyes still hold my (C13)wish ing (Fmaj13)star.

Oh, (Eb7)star (D7)eyes,

how love ly you (Fmaj13)are.

(Eb7)star (D7)eyes,

how love ly you (CN.C.)are.

Star Eyes by Charlie Parker

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Star Eyes”

What key is "Star Eyes" in?: "Star Eyes" by Charlie Parker is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Star 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 "Star 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.
How long does it take to learn "Star Eyes" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.