When I Look At You

by Miley Cyrus
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y needs (G)in spi ra tion;

ev ’ry bod y needs

a song,

a beau ti ful (G)mel o dy

when the nights

are long,

’cause there is no (C)guar an tee

that this life is (D)eas a y.

Yeah, when (G)my

world is (D)fall ing a part, when there’s (Em7)no

light to break up the dark, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When the (G)waves

are

(D)flood ing the shore and I (Em7)can’t

find my way (C)home an y more, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When I

(Em7)look at you,

I see for (G)give spi ness, tion;

ev ’ry I y see

the truth.

You love me for (G)who I am,

like the stars

hold the

’cause right there where (C)they be long,

and I know I’m (D)not a lone.

Yeah, when (G)my

world is (D)fall ing a part, when there’s (Em7)no

light to break up the dark, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When the (G)waves

are

(D)flood ing the shore and I (Em7)can’t

find my way (C)home an y more, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When I

(Em7)look at you,

I see for (Em7)look at you.

(G)You ap (G)pear

(D)just like a (Em)dream to me, (G)just

(G)like ka (D)lei do scope (Em)col ors that (G)cov er me.

(G)All I need, (D)ev ’ry breath (Em)that I breathe.

Don’t you know you’re (D)beau ti ful?

When the waves

are

(D)flood ing the shore and I can’t

find my way (C)home an y more, that’s when I,

I,

I

look at you,

I

(G)look at you.

(I look at (C)you.)

And (G)you ap (C)pear

(D)just like a (Csus2)dream to me.

When I Look At You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "When I Look At You" by Miley Cyrus: 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 E, 138 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “When I Look At You”

What key is "When I Look At You" by Miley Cyrus played in?
When I Look At You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I Look At You"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When I Look At You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "When I Look At You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When I Look At You"?
"When I Look At You" was originally performed by Miley Cyrus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When I Look At You"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bm, C, Csus2, D, D7, Em, Em7, Fsus2, +1 more.
What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?
Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "When I Look At You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When I Look At You" by Miley Cyrus. 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 "When I Look At You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "When I Look At You" 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.