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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 C

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

Verse
A#Sailing Down Behind The FSun, WaitingA# For My Prince To ComeD#.                        A#​
A#Praying FoD#r The Healing RFain To ReGmstoC/Ere MC#y Soul Again.A#       D#​
CmJust A G#Toerag On The Run. HoA#w Did ID# Get Here? WhatG# Have I Done?Fm                 A#​
CmWhen Will AG#ll My HopeFms AriseA#? How WilD#l I Know Him?       G#​

Verse 2
FmWhen I Look InA# My Father's Eyes.             Cm​
(Look In To MG#y Father'sD# Eyes) My FatA#her's Eyes.                 D#         G#​
FmWhen I Look InA# My Father's Eyes.
Cm(Look IG#n To My FatheD#r's Eyes) My FatA#her's Eyes.             D#      G#​

Instruments
  C#   C# D# F

Verse 3
A#Then The Light Begins ToF Shine And I HA#ear Those Ancient LullabieD#s.                        A#​
A#And As I WatD#ch This Seedling GrFow, Feel My GmHeaC/Ert StartC# To Overflow.    A#            D#​
CmWhere Do I FiG#nd The Words To Say?       A#   How Do I TeachD# Him? What Do WG#e Play?     Fm                    A#​
CmBit By BG#it, IFm've ReaA#lizedD# That's When I Need ThG#em,

Verse 4
FmThat's When I NeeA#d My Father's Eyes.
Cm(Look IG#n To My FatD#her's Eyes) A#My My Father's Eyes.           D#       G#​
FmThat's When I NA#eed My Father's Eyes.
Cm(Look In To G#My FatheD#r's Eyes) MyA# My Father's Eyes.              D#      G#​

Instruments 2
  F G   D#
  Cm G#   D# A#   D# G#   Fm A#  [x3]

Verse 5
A#Then The Jagged Edge AppFears Through A#The Distant ClouD#ds Of Tears.                A#​
A#I'm Like A BD#ridge That Was Washed FAway;            Gm​
C/EMy FouC#ndations Were Made Of CA#lay.         D#​
CmAs My SouG#l Slides Down To Die. How CoA#uld I D#Lose Him? What Did I G#Try?           Fm                  A#​
CmBit BG#y Bit, IvFme RealizA#ed        D# That He Was Here WiG#th Me

Verse 6
FmI Looked Into MyA# Father's Eyes.
Cm(Look In G#To My FatD#her's Eyes) MyA# My Father's Eyes.           D#         G#​
FmI Looked Into MyA# Father's Eyes.
(LCmook In To G#My Father'D#s Eyes) My FA#ather's Eyes.               D#     G#​
Also available in: C#m (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for My Father's Eyes?

The chords for My Father's Eyes are: Cm, G#, D#, A#, Fm, C#, F, Gm, C/E, 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: Cm, G#, D#, A#, Fm, C#, F, Gm, C/E, 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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