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In your eyes


"In Your Eyes" by George Benson is originally in the key of A major. The song was released in 1983 and is part of Benson's album also titled "In Your Eyes." George Benson, an American guitarist and singer, is known for his smooth jazz and R&B style. The song was composed by Michael Masser and Dan Hill, with Masser being a notable composer and producer known for his work with artists like Diana Ross and Whitney Houston. "In Your Eyes" became a hit and is recognized for its romantic theme and smooth melody. The song features Benson's signature guitar playing and warm vocal delivery, blending jazz, pop, and R&B elements. The melody is characterized by its flowing and gentle progression, making it a staple in Benson's repertoire.

In your eyes - George Benson

INTRODUÇÃO
C b C g g C D e e f D
D e C C b C g g g f e e D D

PRIMEIRA PARTE
g1 d d d g e e g1 g1
I think I finally know you
d d d g e
I can see beyond your smile
g a g g g g a a C C
I think that I can show you
a C a D a C C C a
That what we have is still worthwhile
a b C D f e D e C
Don't you know that love's just like the thread
g C D f e D D e C
That keeps unravelling but then
g C C D f e C D e e D D
It ties us back together in the end

REFRÃO
D b a a a a g g g f# f# f# e
In your eyes , I can see my dream's reflections
b C# a a a a g g f# f# e
In your eyes , found the answers to my questions
b C# D b C# D D D D D D D D C# b C a
In your eyes , I can see the reasons why our love's alive
a a b f#
In your eyes ,
f# g a f# D D b D
we're drifting safely back to shore
a g g g f# D D a D e D
And I think I've finally learned to love you more

SEGUNDA PARTE
g1 d d d g e e g1 g1
You warned me that life changes
g g D D D e
That no one really knows
g g a g g g e a C C C
Whether time would make us strangers
a C a D a C C a a
Or whether time would make us grow
a b C D f e D e C
Even though the winds of time will change
g C D f e D D e C
In a world where nothing stays the same
g C C D f e C D e e D D
Through it all our love will still remain

REFRÃO
D b a a a a g g g f# f# f# e
In your eyes , I can see my dream's reflections
b C# a a a a g g f# f# e
In your eyes , found the answers to my questions
b C# D b C# D D D D D D D D C# b C# a
In your eyes , I can see the reasons why our love's alive
a a b f#
In your eyes ,
f# g a f# D D b D
we're drifting safely back to shore
a g g g f# D D a D e D
And I think I've finally learned to love you more

PARTE FINAL
b C# D b C# D D D D D D D D C# b C# a
In your eyes , I can see the reasons why our love's alive
a a b f#
In your eyes ,
f# g a f# D D b D
we're drifting safely back to shore
a g g g f# D D a D e D
And I think I've finally learned to love you more

SOLO FINAL
D C# D a a g f# f# f# g e D C# a g e f#