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Behind These Hazel Eyes

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[Intro]
   Em    C    G  DOhEmh-oCh-GohDh EmohhC-oGh  DohEmh-oCh-Gohh
[Verse 1] 
EmSeems like just Cyesterday
GYou were a Dpart of me
EmI used to staCnd so tall
GI use to be so Dstrong
EmYour arms arCound me tight
GEverything, it Dfelt so rightEm  
UnbreCakable, like nGothin' could go Dwrong
Now AmI can't breathe
No, EmI can't sleep
I'm Cbarely hangin' Don
[Chorus]
Here I Emam, once agCain
I'm Gtorn into Dpieces
Can't dEmeny, can't prCetend
Just Gthought you were the Done
Broken Emup, deep iCnside
But yoAmu won't got to see the tears I EmcryC  
BeGhind these hazel Deyes
[Verse 2]
EmI told you eCverythingG  
Opened up and Dlet you in
EmYou made me fCeel alright
For oGnce in my Dlife
EmNow all that's Cleft of me
GIs what I prDetend to be
EmSo togCether, but sGo broken up Dinside
'Cause AmI can't breathe
No, EmI can't sleep
I'm Cbarely hangin' Don
[Chorus]
Here I Emam, once agCain
I'm Gtorn into Dpieces
Can't dEmeny, can't prCetend
Just Gthought you were the Done
Broken Emup, deep iCnside
But yoAmu won't got to see the tears I EmcryC  
BeGhind these hazel Deyes
[Bridge]
AmSwallow me then Cspit me Emout
AmFor hating you, I Cblame myEmself
AmSeeing you it Ckills me Emnow
No, I dCon't cry on the Doutside
   AnyEm-mo-Cre.G..  DAnEmymorCe..D.
[Chorus]
Here I Emam, once agCain
I'm Gtorn into Dpieces
Can't dEmeny, can't prCetend
Just Gthought you were the Done
Broken Emup, deep iCnside
But yoAmu won't got to see the tears I EmcryC  
BeGhind these hazel Deyes
Here I Emam, once agCain
I'm Gtorn into Dpieces
Can't dEmeny, can't prCetend
Just Gthought you were the Done
Broken Emup, deep iCnside
But yoAmu won't got to see the tears I EmcryC  
BeGhind these hazel Deyes

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The story behind the song

"Behind These Hazel Eyes" tells the story of a relationship that started with so much promise, only to end in heartbreak. The lyrics express the regret of allowing oneself to be vulnerable to someone who ultimately caused pain, yet also a fierce determination that the ex-partner will not see the tears cried in private. It's a pop rock power ballad that captures the feeling of being torn into pieces inside, while outwardly maintaining strength. At its heart, it plays like an anthem of resilience in the face of betrayal.

AI-written from these sources:Behind These Hazel Eyes — Wikipedia ↗Kelly Clarkson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Behind These Hazel Eyes

by Kelly Clarkson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Em C G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C G

Ohh-oh-ohh ohh-oh ohh-oh-ohh

[Verse 1]

Em C

Seems like just yesterday

G D

You were a part of me

Em C

I used to stand so tall

G D

I use to be so strong

Em C

Your arms around me tight

G D Em

Everything, it felt so right

C G D

Unbreakable, like nothin' could go wrong

Now I can't breathe

No, I can't sleep

C D

I'm barely hangin' on

[Chorus]

Em C

Here I am, once again

G D

I'm torn into pieces

Em C

Can't deny, can't pretend

G D

Just thought you were the one

Em C

Broken up, deep inside

Am Em C

But you won't got to see the tears I cry

G D

Behind these hazel eyes

[Verse 2]

Em C G

I told you everything

Opened up and let you in

Em C

You made me feel alright

G D

For once in my life

Em C

Now all that's left of me

G D

Is what I pretend to be

Em C G D

So together, but so broken up inside

'Cause I can't breathe

No, I can't sleep

C D

I'm barely hangin' on

[Chorus]

Em C

Here I am, once again

G D

I'm torn into pieces

Em C

Can't deny, can't pretend

G D

Just thought you were the one

Em C

Broken up, deep inside

Am Em C

But you won't got to see the tears I cry

G D

Behind these hazel eyes

[Bridge]

Am C Em

Swallow me then spit me out

Am C Em

For hating you, I blame myself

Am C Em

Seeing you it kills me now

C D

No, I don't cry on the outside

Em C G D Em C D

Any-mo-re... Anymore...

[Chorus]

Em C

Here I am, once again

G D

I'm torn into pieces

Em C

Can't deny, can't pretend

G D

Just thought you were the one

Em C

Broken up, deep inside

Am Em C

But you won't got to see the tears I cry

G D

Behind these hazel eyes

Em C

Here I am, once again

G D

I'm torn into pieces

Em C

Can't deny, can't pretend

G D

Just thought you were the one

Em C

Broken up, deep inside

Am Em C

But you won't got to see the tears I cry

G D

Behind these hazel eyes

About Behind These Hazel Eyes Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Behind These Hazel Eyes chords”, “Behind These Hazel Eyes guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson Behind These Hazel Eyes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Behind These Hazel Eyes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Behind These Hazel Eyes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, G, D, Am.

FAQ — Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson

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What key is "Behind These Hazel Eyes" in?

The chords for "Behind These Hazel Eyes" show the original chord names (including Em, C, G, D, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.