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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 D

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

Verse
CSailing Down Behind TheG Sun, WaitinCg For My Prince To CoFme.                     C​
CPraying FFor The HealingG Rain To AmResD/F#tore D#My Soul AgainC.     F​
DmJust A A#Toerag On The Run. HoCw Did FI Get Here? WhA#at Have I DonGme?               C​
DmWhen Will AA#ll My HopeGms AriseC? How WiFll I Know Him?     A#​

Verse 2
GmWhen I Look InC My Father's Eyes.            Dm​
(Look In To MA#y Father'sF Eyes) My FaCther's Eyes.               F        A#​
GmWhen I Look InC My Father's Eyes.
Dm(Look IA#n To My FatheFr's Eyes) My FaCther's Eyes.           F     A#​

Instruments
  D#   D# F G

Verse 3
CThen The Light Begins TGo Shine And I CHear Those Ancient LullabFies.                     C​
CAnd As I WaFtch This Seedling GGrow, Feel MAmy HD/F#eart StarD#t To Overflow.   C           F​
DmWhere Do I FiA#nd The Words To Say?       C   How Do I TeacFh Him? What DoA# We Play?   Gm                    C​
DmBit By BA#it, IGm've ReaClizeFd That's When I Need A#Them,

Verse 4
GmThat's When I NeeCd My Father's Eyes.
Dm(Look IA#n To My FatFher's Eyes)C My My Father's Eyes.         F      A#​
GmThat's When I NCeed My Father's Eyes.
Dm(Look In To A#My FatheFr's Eyes) MCy My Father's Eyes.            F     A#​

Instruments 2
  G A   F
  Dm A#   F C   F A#   Gm C  [x3]

Verse 5
CThen The Jagged Edge ApGpears ThroughC The Distant ClFouds Of Tears.             C​
CI'm Like A FBridge That Was WasheGd Away;          Am​
D/F#My FounD#dations Were Made Of ClCay.         F​
DmAs My SouA#l Slides Down To Die. How CoCuld IF Lose Him? What Did A#I Try?         Gm                  C​
DmBit BA#y Bit, IvGme RealizCed       F  That He Was Here A#With Me

Verse 6
GmI Looked Into MyC Father's Eyes.
Dm(Look In A#To My FatFher's Eyes) MCy My Father's Eyes.         F        A#​
GmI Looked Into MyC Father's Eyes.
(LDmook In To A#My Father'Fs Eyes) My CFather's Eyes.             F    A#​
Also available in: C#m (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for My Father's Eyes?

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

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: Dm, A#, F, C, Gm, D#, G, Am, D/F#, A

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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