My Father’s Eyes

Eric Clapton - My Father’s Eyes: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "My Father’s Eyes" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn My Father’s Eyes Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Eric Clapton

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "My Father’s Eyes" smoothly on your guitar.

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B             F#         B
Sailing down behind the sun,
C#       E      F#        B
Waiting for my prince to come.
B        E       F#     G#m
Praying for the healing rain
C#     D       A     E
To restore my soul again.

C#m      A     F#m     B
Just a toe rag on the run.
 E         A       F#m            B
How did I get here?  what have I done?
When will all my hopes arise?
How will I know him?
When I look in my father's eyes

C#m      A     F#m     B
(Look into my father's eyes)
             E  A F#m
My father's eyes
            B              C#m
When I look in my father's eyes
C#m      A     F#m     B
(Look into my father's eyes)
             E  A D
My father's eyes

Then the light begins to shine
And I hear those ancient lullabies
And as I watch this seedling grow
Feel my heart start to overflow

Where do I find the words to say?
How do I teach him?
What do we play?
Bit by bit, I've realized
That's when I need them
That's when I need my father's eyes

Chorus

Then the jagged edge appears
Through the distant clouds of tears
I'm like a bridge that was washed away
My foundations were made of clay

As my soul slides down to die
How could I lose him?
What did I try?
Bit by bit, I've realized
That he was here with me
I look into my father's eyes

Chorus - x3


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If you are also interested in learning how to play "My Father’s Eyes" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "My Father’s Eyes" by Eric Clapton.

Eric Clapton - My Father’s Eyes: Guitar Chords

Learn My Father’s Eyes Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Eric Clapton

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