Blue Eyes
View chords used in this chart
Note: G/B means play a G chord using a B in the bass.
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4/4:
C/C = x3201x G/B = x2003x G/Bb = x1003x
Blue eyes, Baby's got blue
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Am/A = x0221x
eyes Like a deep blue
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F/F = 13321x C/E = 03201x
sea On a blue, blue
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G/G = 32003x G/A G/B
day.
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C/C = x3201x G/B = x2003x G/Bb = x1003x
Blue eyes, Baby's got blue
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Am/A = x0221x
eyes. When the morn - ing
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F/F = 133211
comes I'll be far a-
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D7/F# = 20021x B7/B = 221202
way. And I say ...
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6/4:
Em/E = 022000 Em+ = 022010
Blue eyes holding back the tears
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G/G
Holding back the pain.
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4/4:
G/B = x2003x G/Bb = x1003x Am/A
Baby's got blue eyes and she's a-
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F/F D7+/D D/D
lone a-
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2/4:
G/G
gain.
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5/4:
F D# D# C# C# C C A# A# F
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4/4:
F/F = 133211
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4/4:
(Use chords and rhythm/timing from first two stanzas.)
Blue eyes,
Baby's got blue eyes
Like a clear, blue sky
Watching over me.
Blue eyes
Oooo I love blue eyes
When I'm by her side
Where I long to be. I will see ...
6/4:
Em/E Em+ = 022010
Blue eyes laughing in the sun,
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G/G
Laughing in the rain.
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4/4:
G/B = x2003x G/Bb = x1003x Am/A
Baby's got blue eyes and I am
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F/F D+7/D D/D
home, and I am home a-
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6/4:
Em/E Em+ = 022010
gain. Blue eyes laughing in the sun,
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G/G
Laughing in the rain.
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4/4:
G/B = x2003x G/Bb = x1003x Am/A
Baby's got blue eyes and I am
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F/F D+/D D/D
home, a-
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2/4:
G/G
gain.
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5/4:
F D# D# C# C# C C A# A# F
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4/4:
F/F
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How to play Blue Eyes
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/B. 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.