Private Eyes
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am Em Am Em Dm7 F/G G7/A
Am Em Am Em Dm7 Bb
C C4 C
I see you, you see me
Ab
Watch you blowin' the lines
Bb
When you're making a scene
C C4 C
Oh girl, you've got to know
Ab
What my head overlooks
Bb Dm
The senses will show to my heart
Am Em
When it's watching for lies
Ab F/G
You can't escape my
G/A Am
Private eyes
Em Am
They're watching you
Em Dm7 F/G
They see your every move
G/A Am
Private eyes
Em Am
They're watching you
Em Dm7
Private eyes
Bb
They're watching you
Watching you, watching you, watching you
Am C C4 C
You play with words you play with love
Ab Bb
You can twist it around baby that ain't enough
C C4 C
'cause girl I'm gonna know
Ab Bb
If you're letting me in or letting me go
Dm Am Em
Don't lie when you're hurting inside
Ab F/G
'cause you can't escape my
G/A Am
Private eyes
Em Am
They're watching you
Em Dm7 F/G
They see your every move
G/A Am
Private eyes
Em Am
They're watching you
Em Dm7
Private eyes
Bb
They're watching you, watching you
Watching you, watching you
Base Solo: Am7 Am Ab G
Dm
Why you try to put up a front for me
Gm
I'm a spy but on your side you see
Slip on, into any disguise
Gm7 E
I'll still know you, look into my
Am
Private eyes
F/G
They're watching you, they see your every move
G/A Am
Private eyes
Em Am
They're watching you
Em Dm7
Private eyes
F/G
They're watching you
Em Am
Private eyes
Em Am
They're watching you
Em Dm7 F/G
They see your every move
G/A Am
Private eyes
How to play Private 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 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.