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                    Eyes of the World - Grateful Dead
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[Verse 1]
Emaj7Right outside this, Alazy summer Emaj7home.Bm  A  
Emaj7You ain't got time to call your, Asoul a critic, Emaj7no.Bm  A  
ARight outside the lC#mazy gate, Bof winter's summer homeA,
C#mWonderin' where the nBut thatch wintersD, wings a mile loAng
Just caErried the bAird awEay.A  C  
[Chorus]
GWake up to find out that Cyou are the eyes of the Gworld.C  
The Gheart has its beaches, its Chomeland and thoughts of its Gown.C  C#  
DWake now discover that Cyou are the song that the Gmorning brings.C  
The Gheart has its seasons, its Cevenings and songs of its Down.Bm  A  Emaj7  
[Verse 2]
Emaj7There comes a redeemer, Aand he slowly too fades aEmaj7way.Bm  A  
Emaj7There follows his wagon, Abehind him that's loaded with cEmaj7lay.Bm  A  
AThe seeds that were silentC#m,  all burst into bloom and deBcay,A  
ENight comes so quiet, it's cAlose on the heels of the dEay.A  C  
[Chorus]
GWake up to find out that Cyou are the eyes of the Gworld.C  
The Gheart has its beaches, its Chomeland and thoughts of its Gown.C  C#  
DWake now discover that Cyou are the song that the Gmorning brings.C  
The Gheart has its seasons, its Cevenings and songs of its Down.Bm  A  Emaj7  
[Verse 3]
Emaj7Sometimes we live no Aparticular way but our oEmaj7wn.Bm  A  
Emaj7Sometimes we visit your Acountry and live in your Emaj7home.Bm  A  
ASometimes we ride on your hC#morses, Bsometimes we walk alAone,
ESometimes the songs that we hAear are just songs of our oEwn.A  C  
[Chorus]
GWake up to find out that Cyou are the eyes of the Gworld.C  
The Gheart has its beaches, its Chomeland and thoughts of its Gown.C  C#  
DWake now discover that Cyou are the song that the Gmorning brings.C  
The Gheart has its seasons, its Cevenings and songs of its Down.Bm  A  Emaj7  

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"Eyes of the World" explores themes of compassion and encourages seeing things from another person's perspective. Lyricist Robert Hunter described it as a mystical song, fitting for the late sixties and early seventies. It's a rock and jazz track that became a fan favorite, featuring beautiful musings on the wonders of nature. Playing it can feel like stepping into a moment of shared understanding and natural appreciation.

AI-written from these sources:Eyes of the World (Grateful Dead song) — Wikipedia ↗Grateful Dead — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Eyes Of The World

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Emaj7

C#m

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Eyes of the World - Grateful Dead

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[Verse 1]

Emaj7 A Emaj7 Bm A

Right outside this, lazy summer home.

Emaj7 A Emaj7 Bm A

You ain't got time to call your, soul a critic, no.

A C#m B A

Right outside the lazy gate, of winter's summer home,

C#m B D A

Wonderin' where the nut thatch winters, wings a mile long

E A E A C

Just carried the bird away.

[Chorus]

G C G C

Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world.

G C G C C#

The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own.

D C G C

Wake now discover that you are the song that the morning brings.

G C D Bm A Emaj7

The heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own.

[Verse 2]

Emaj7 A Emaj7 Bm A

There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away.

Emaj7 A Emaj7 Bm A

There follows his wagon, behind him that's loaded with clay.

A C#m B A

The seeds that were silent, all burst into bloom and decay,

E A E A C

Night comes so quiet, it's close on the heels of the day.

[Chorus]

G C G C

Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world.

G C G C C#

The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own.

D C G C

Wake now discover that you are the song that the morning brings.

G C D Bm A Emaj7

The heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own.

[Verse 3]

Emaj7 A Emaj7 Bm A

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own.

Emaj7 A Emaj7 Bm A

Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home.

A C#m B A

Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone,

E A E A C

Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own.

[Chorus]

G C G C

Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world.

G C G C C#

The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own.

D C G C

Wake now discover that you are the song that the morning brings.

G C D Bm A Emaj7

The heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own.

About Eyes Of The World Chords by Grateful Dead

Learn how to play Eyes Of The World by Grateful Dead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Eyes Of The World chords”, “Eyes Of The World guitar chords”, or “Grateful Dead Eyes Of The World 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 Eyes Of The World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Eyes Of The World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Emaj7, A, Bm, C#m, B, D.

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