Daddy's Eyes
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Intro: G D Em C
G D
They say she's got her daddy's eyes.
Em C
She hides'em well behind her momma's smile.
G D Em C G
They say she knows she's beautiful.
G D
They say she's got her daddy's pride.
Em C
She walks around all day with her head held up so high.
G D
They say she knows she's beautiful.
Em C G
But that won't get her anywhere today.
G D
And she says daddy I know you're listening.
Em C
Daddy I know You're there.
G D Em
Cuz I've been talking with angels.
Em C G D
And they tell me that you still care.
G D Em C
G D
They say she's got her daddy's heart,
Em C
And she can't hide it when there's nowhere else to start.
G D
They say she knows she's beautiful.
Em C G
But that won't get her anywhere today.
G D
And she says daddy I know you're listening.
Em C
Daddy I know You're there.
G D Em
Cuz I've been talking with angels.
Em C G D
And they tell me that you still care.
D Em C
But now she's growing up, she's moving on,
G
She needs someone to tell her why.
Em C
The grass is green, the sky is blue,
G
it's all ok I'm here for you.
Em C
She's growing up, she's moving out,
G
She needs someone so she screams and shouts she says
Em C D
Daddy can, daddy can, you hear me?
G D
And he says baby i know you're listening
Em C
baby i know you're there
G D Em
cuz i've been talking with angels up here
C G D
and told them to tell you that i still care
G D Em C
G D
They say she's got her daddy's charm.
Em
she could make the lights on Broadway shine,
C
And she could truly be a star.
G D
They say she knows she's beautiful,
Em C G
But that wont get her anywhere, today...
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What is the starting chord?
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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.