When I Open My Eyes
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[INTRO: ]|| C#m7 B/D# | E F#m7 ||
C#m7 B/D#
A HAND TO HOLD
E F#m7
IS OFTEN HARD TO SEE
C#m7 B/D#
AND I CANNOT
E F#m7 C#m7
DENY YOU'RE REACHING OUT TO ME
B/D#
THE DAY IS GONE
E F#m7 C#m7
AND STILL I KNOW YOU'RE NEAR
B A
AND I'VE GOT NOTHING TO FEAR
E B A
BUT WHEN I OPEN MY EYES
B E
YOU'RE THE FIRST THING I SEE
B A
A VISION ONCE CLOUDED
B C#m7
I FEEL YOUR PRESENCE OVER ME
G#m7
FROM WHEN THE SUN COMES UP
A E/G#
'TIL I FALL ASLEEP AT NIGHT
F#m7 B
I KNOW YOU'LL BE THERE
E 1° B A/ 2 A E/G#
WHEN I OPEN MY EYES
C#m7 B/D#
NOW GRANTED...
E F#m7
I'VE BEEN HERE A TIME OR TWO
C#m7 B/D#
I'VE LEARNED, I'VE LIVED
E F#m7
AND NOW I'VE LEARNED AGAIN
C#m7 B/D#
I PRAY THAT I...
E F#m7 C#m7
I MIGHT BECOME LIKE YOU
B A
I'VE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE
How to play When I Open My 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#m7. 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.