Brown Eyes
View chords used in this chart
C C7 F* Dm G
E |---0----0----1----1----3---
B |---1----1----1----3----0---
G |---0----3----2----2----0---
D |---2----2----3----0----0---
A |---3----3----0----0----2---
E |---X----X----1----X----3---
* I play the F with my thumb on the low E string (over the neck). You can do whatever you want.
INTRO:
C C7 F C7
C C7 F C7
Brown eyes, you're beautiful and... you're all mi-ine
C C7 F C7
I wancha like you want me... all the ti-ime
Dm G
Don't say that you don't want me
Dm G
Don't make me run awa-ay
C Dm
'Cause I need that somethin'
G
You bring every da-ay
C C7 F C7
Brown eyes, you're beautiful and... my song's for yo-ou
C C7 F C7
I wrote this song I'm that I'm singin'... just for yo-ou
Dm G
If words could paint a picture
Dm G
There'd be no more to sa-ay
C Dm
And I'd be-e the greatest painter
G
[In] this whole world today
C C7
And know what I feel and I know that it's real
F C7
and I feel it every da-ay
C C7
And I'm not gonna lay no story on ya girl
F C7
if my story wasn't the tru-uth
Dm
'Cause you must know by no-ow
G
I wrote this song for yo-o-ou
C C7 F C7
Brown eyes, you're beautiful and... you're all mi-ine
C C7 F C7
I know you want me like I wancha... all the ti-ime
Dm G
And if you're not sure I love ya
Dm G
Somethin' on your mi-ind?
C Dm
Listen to-o this song I'm singin'
G
I'll sing it one more ti-ime
C C7 F C7
Bro--ow-ow-own eyes, you're beautiful and you're mine
C C7 F C7
Bro--ow-ow-own eyes, I love you all the time
C C7 F C
Brown eyes, you're beautiful and you're mi-i-ine
How to play Brown 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 C. 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.