Your Mothers Eyes
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C G7 C
My children come sit here and hold to daddy's hands
D7 G7
For I must tell you something that I don't understand
F C F
Lately we've been living in the shadows of surprise
C G7 C
Since I'm not the only man in your mother's eyes
G7 C
I can't say it's my fault and I won't say it's hers
D7 G7
Cause I might have neglected when her need for me occurred
F C F
But we're still a family and must realize
C G7 C
That I'm not the only man in your mother's eyes
F G7 F C
No I'm not the only man in her eyes anymore
D7 G7
And soon she'll be leaving walking out the door
C G7 C
And things won't be easy with her not around
D7 G7
And the shame that's now with us will be hard to live down
F C F
So children bear with me promise daddy you'll try
C G7 C
Since I'm not the only man in your mother's eyes
G7 F C
Since I'm not the only man in your mother's e-yes
How to play Your Mothers 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. 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.