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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 E

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

Verse
DSailing Down Behind TheA Sun, WaitinDg For My Prince To CoGme.                     D​
DPraying FGor The HealingA Rain To BmResE/G#tore FMy Soul AgaiDn.    G​
EmJust A CToerag On The Run. HDow DidG I Get Here? WChat Have I DAmone?             D​
EmWhen Will ACll My HopAmes ArisDe? How WGill I Know Him?    C​

Verse 2
AmWhen I Look InD My Father's Eyes.            Em​
(Look In To MCy Father'Gs Eyes) My FDather's Eyes.              G        C​
AmWhen I Look InD My Father's Eyes.
Em(Look ICn To My FathGer's Eyes) My FDather's Eyes.          G     C​

Instruments
  F   F G A

Verse 3
DThen The Light Begins TAo Shine And I DHear Those Ancient LullabGies.                     D​
DAnd As I WaGtch This Seedling AGrow, Feel MBmy HE/G#eart StarFt To Overflow.  D           G​
EmWhere Do I FiCnd The Words To Say?      D    How Do I TeaGch Him? What DCo We Play? Am                    D​
EmBit By BCit, AmI've ReDalizGed That's When I NeedC Them,

Verse 4
AmThat's When I NeeDd My Father's Eyes.
Em(Look ICn To My FaGther's EyesD) My My Father's Eyes.        G      C​
AmThat's When I NDeed My Father's Eyes.
Em(Look In To CMy FathGer's Eyes) DMy My Father's Eyes.           G     C​

Instruments 2
  A B   G
  Em C   G D   G C   Am D  [x3]

Verse 5
DThen The Jagged Edge ApApears ThroughD The Distant ClGouds Of Tears.             D​
DI'm Like A GBridge That Was WasheAd Away;          Bm​
E/G#My FounFdations Were Made Of CDlay.        G​
EmAs My SouCl Slides Down To Die. How CDould GI Lose Him? What DidC I Try?       Am                  D​
EmBit BCy Bit, IAmve RealiDzed      G   That He Was HereC With Me

Verse 6
AmI Looked Into MyD Father's Eyes.
Em(Look In CTo My FaGther's Eyes) DMy My Father's Eyes.        G        C​
AmI Looked Into MyD Father's Eyes.
(LEmook In To CMy FatherG's Eyes) MyD Father's Eyes.            G    C​
Also available in: C#m (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for My Father's Eyes?

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

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

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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