Lonely Eyes - Chris Young

Lonely Eyes

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Capo 1
 
Intro: Am C F C
 
Am C
Tuesday night crowded bar
F C
Some guy lights a cheap cigar
Am C
Bartender yells at him
F C
So he walks out and you walk in
Am C
Right through the cloud of smoke
F C
Catcalls and dirty jokes
Am C
Scan the room a couple times
F C G
Find a seat right next to mine
 
Am C
Lonely eyes
F C
Well, it sure looks like
Am C
You just might
F C
Be looking for something
Am C G
For something, whoa
Am C
Look at me
F C
And i think You'll see
Am C
Those Lonely Eyes
F C G
Don't have to be alone tonight
 
Am C
They analyze your glass of wine
F C
Roll away a pickup line
Am C
Now and then you check your phone
F C
Catch mine and let 'em go
Am C
From the little bit I've seen
F C
They're the perfect shade of green
Am C
Next time they come my way,
F C G
Heaven don't make 'em stay
 
G
Don't make me pay my tab
G
Catch a cab
G Am
Go home and kick myself to sleep tonight
G
Gimme a sign
G
Just a smile
G Am F
Baby, I'll be glad to lose myself deep inside
 
Am C
Lonely eyes
F C
Well, it sure looks like
Am C
You just might
F C
Be looking for something
Am C G
For something, whoa
Am C
Look at me
F C
And i think You'll see
Am C
Those Lonely Eyes
F C G
Don't have to be alone tonight

How to play Lonely Eyes

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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