Irish Eyes
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[Verso 1]
G Bm C G
My rose of Old Erin, my Kathleen mo mhuirnín
C Am D
Your eyes they could light many mantles of love
G Bm C G
For there in your eyes is the dew of the mornin'
C Am D
You've taken the light from the sky high above
C Bm C G
You've captured the blue from the violets empty
C Em Am D
You've borrowed your smile from the Sun in the sky
G Bm C G
For you are a rogue and your thievings extensive
C Am D G
You had stolen my heart with your true Irish eyes
[Refrão]
G Bm
Irish eyes were smiling
C G
Irish eyes beguiling
C G Em
Eyes that gleam with love my dear
C D
Could light the skies above
G Em
Eyes of heavens splendour
D
Eyes so warm and tender
C D G Em
Brighter sparks than all of the stars
C D G
Are those Irish eyes of love
G Em
Eyes of heaven splendour
D
Eyes so warm and tender
C D G Em
Brighter sparks than all of the stars
C D G
Are those Irish eyes of love
[Verso 2]
G Bm C G
Of the flowers of the forest there are none to compare to
C Am D
The flower that has captured my heart in this way
G Bm C G
For there in your smile so warm and so tender
C Am D
You've taken the heart from the flowers in May
C Bm C G
You've captured the blue from the bluebells in springtime
C Em Am D
You've borrowed your blush from the rose in the briar
G Bm C G
For you are a rogue and your thievings extensive
C Am D G
You had stolen my heart with your true Irish eyes
[Refrão]
G Bm
Irish eyes were smiling
C G
Irish eyes beguiling
C G Em
Eyes that gleam with love my dear
C D
Could light the skies above
G Em
Eyes of heavens splendour
D
Eyes so warm and tender
C D G Em
Brighter sparks than all of the stars
C D G
Are those Irish eyes of love
G Em
Eyes of heaven splendour
D
Eyes so warm and tender
C D G Em
Brighter sparks than all of the stars
C D G
Are those Irish eyes of love
How to play Irish 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. 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.