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My Father's Eyes

Eric Clapton

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for My Father's Eyes by Eric Clapton

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C#m A   E B   E A   F#m B  [x3]
  C#m A   E B   E A   D
  D E F#

Verse
BSailing Down Behind TheF# Sun, WaitingB For My Prince To ComEe.                      B​
BPraying FEor The HealingF# Rain To RG#mestoC#/Fre MyD Soul Again.B      E​
C#mJust A TAoerag On The Run. HoBw Did EI Get Here? WhAat Have I DoF#mne?               B​
C#mWhen Will AlAl My HopeF#ms Arise?B How WilEl I Know Him?      A​

Verse 2
F#mWhen I Look In BMy Father's Eyes.             C#m​
(Look In To MAy Father'Es Eyes) My FBather's Eyes.              E        A​
F#mWhen I Look In BMy Father's Eyes.
C#m(Look InA To My FatheEr's Eyes) My FaBther's Eyes.           E     A​

Instruments
  D   D E F#

Verse 3
BThen The Light Begins TF#o Shine And I HBear Those Ancient LullabiEes.                      B​
BAnd As I WaEtch This Seedling F#Grow, Feel MyG#m HeaC#/Frt Start DTo Overflow.    B           E​
C#mWhere Do I FinAd The Words To Say?       B   How Do I TeacEh Him? What DoA We Play?  F#m                     B​
C#mBit By BiAt, IF#m've RealBizedE That's When I Need TAhem,

Verse 4
F#mThat's When I NeedB My Father's Eyes.
C#m(Look InA To My FatEher's Eyes)B My My Father's Eyes.         E      A​
F#mThat's When I NeBed My Father's Eyes.
C#m(Look In To MAy FatheEr's Eyes) MBy My Father's Eyes.            E     A​

Instruments 2
  F# G#   E
  C#m A   E B   E A   F#m B  [x3]

Verse 5
BThen The Jagged Edge ApF#pears Through BThe Distant CloEuds Of Tears.              B​
BI'm Like A EBridge That Was WasheF#d Away;           G#m​
C#/FMy FounDdations Were Made Of CBlay.        E​
C#mAs My SoulA Slides Down To Die. How CoBuld IE Lose Him? What Did AI Try?        F#m                   B​
C#mBit ByA Bit, IvF#me RealizeBd        E That He Was Here WAith Me

Verse 6
F#mI Looked Into My BFather's Eyes.
C#m(Look In TAo My FatEher's Eyes) MBy My Father's Eyes.         E        A​
F#mI Looked Into My BFather's Eyes.
(LC#mook In To MAy Father'Es Eyes) My BFather's Eyes.             E    A​
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FAQ

What are the chords for My Father's Eyes?

The chords for My Father's Eyes are: C#m, A, E, B, F#m, D, F#, G#m, C#/F, G#

What is the original key of My Father's Eyes?

The original key is C#m.

What is the difficulty of playing My Father's Eyes?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play My Father's Eyes in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can My Father's Eyes be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play My Father's Eyes on ukulele?

Chord My Father's Eyes can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in My Father's Eyes?

My Father's Eyes uses 10 chords: C#m, A, E, B, F#m, D, F#, G#m, C#/F, G#

What is the easiest way to play My Father's Eyes?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was My Father's Eyes released in?

My Father's Eyes was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for My Father's Eyes?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch My Father's Eyes to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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