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My Father's Eyes

Eric Clapton

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for My Father's Eyes by Eric Clapton in the key of A

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

Verse
GSailing Down Behind TheD Sun, WaitinGg For My Prince To CoCme.                     G​
GPraying FCor The HealingD Rain To EmResA/C#tore A#My Soul AgainG.     C​
AmJust A FToerag On The Run. HGow DidC I Get Here? WFhat Have I DDmone?             G​
AmWhen Will AFll My HopDmes ArisGe? How WCill I Know Him?    F​

Verse 2
DmWhen I Look InG My Father's Eyes.            Am​
(Look In To MFy Father'Cs Eyes) My FGather's Eyes.              C        F​
DmWhen I Look InG My Father's Eyes.
Am(Look IFn To My FathCer's Eyes) My FGather's Eyes.          C     F​

Instruments
  A#   A# C D

Verse 3
GThen The Light Begins TDo Shine And I GHear Those Ancient LullabCies.                     G​
GAnd As I WaCtch This Seedling DGrow, Feel MEmy HA/C#eart StarA#t To Overflow.   G           C​
AmWhere Do I FiFnd The Words To Say?      G    How Do I TeaCch Him? What DFo We Play? Dm                    G​
AmBit By BFit, DmI've ReGalizCed That's When I NeedF Them,

Verse 4
DmThat's When I NeeGd My Father's Eyes.
Am(Look IFn To My FaCther's EyesG) My My Father's Eyes.        C      F​
DmThat's When I NGeed My Father's Eyes.
Am(Look In To FMy FathCer's Eyes) GMy My Father's Eyes.           C     F​

Instruments 2
  D E   C
  Am F   C G   C F   Dm G  [x3]

Verse 5
GThen The Jagged Edge ApDpears ThroughG The Distant ClCouds Of Tears.             G​
GI'm Like A CBridge That Was WasheDd Away;          Em​
A/C#My FounA#dations Were Made Of ClGay.         C​
AmAs My SouFl Slides Down To Die. How CGould CI Lose Him? What DidF I Try?       Dm                  G​
AmBit BFy Bit, IDmve RealiGzed      C   That He Was HereF With Me

Verse 6
DmI Looked Into MyG Father's Eyes.
Am(Look In FTo My FaCther's Eyes) GMy My Father's Eyes.        C        F​
DmI Looked Into MyG Father's Eyes.
(LAmook In To FMy FatherC's Eyes) MyG Father's Eyes.            C    F​
Also available in: C#m (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for My Father's Eyes?

The chords for My Father's Eyes are: Am, F, C, G, Dm, A#, D, Em, A/C#, E

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: Am, F, C, G, Dm, A#, D, Em, A/C#, E

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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