A Thousand Eyes
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Bm E
I heard about you long before we met
C#m
You're winsome and your young
F#
at least that's what they said
Bm E
(But)underneath your glitter and your gold
C#m F#
You can't deny the fact that you are growing old
[Chorus]
Bm E
You have a thousand eyes
C#m F#
That never fall asleep
Bm E
Someday I will leave you
C#m F#
When I've had enough of your beauty~ *pop*
[Interlude]
Bm
Doo be doom boo wum ba weeda
E
ruh-eum be da ba~rara rum
C#m F#
Doo be doom ba wum, Buh~reera
F#
Ru-hm bu-hm doo da
Bm
Doo be doom boo wum ba weeda
E
ruh-eum be da ba~rara rum
C#m F#
Doo be doom ba wum, Buh~reera
F#
Rum barum bum
[Verse 2]
Bm E
I haven't gotten used to your scent
C#m F#
I'm certain you have had another cigarette
Bm E
Nothing could prepare me for your style
C#m F#
The way your laughter seems to go for miles and miles
[Chorus]
Bm E
You have a thousand eyes
C#m F#
That never fall asleep
Bm E
Someday I will leave you
C#m F#
When I've had enough of your beauty~
[Interlude]
Bm
Doo be doom boo wum ba weeda
E
ruh-eum be da ba~rara rum
C#m F#
Doo be doom ba wum, Buh~reera
F#
Ru-hm bu-hm doo da
Bm
Doo be doom boo wum ba weeda
E
ruh-eum be da ba~rara rum
C#m F#
Doo be doom ba wum, Buh~reera
F#
Ru-hm bu-hm doo da
[Ending Chorus]
Bm E
You have a thousand eyes
C#m F#
That never fall asleep
Bm E
Maybe I will never leave you
C#m F#
When I'm in love with your beauty~
Bm E C#m F#
Oh for now, you can rest easy
Bm E
Because for now, New York
C#m F#
You have a hold on me
Bm E
Because for now, New York
C#m F#
You have a hold on me
Bm E
Because for now, New York
C#m F#
You have a hold on me
Bm E
Because for now, New York
C#m F#
You have a hold on me
[Outro]
Bm E C#m F#
(repeat and fade out)
How to play A Thousand Eyes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.