Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne
Hello! Below you'll find my "Doctor My Eyes" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This super catchy Jackson Browne song has a very energetic piano part that's a lot of fun to learn and play.
Enjoy!
Doctor My Eyes Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Doctor My Eyes:
Doctor My Eyes Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| F | F | Ebsus2/F | Bb/F | X2
| F | F | Ebsus2/F | Bb/F | X2
[Verse 1]
F
Doctor, my eyes have seen the years
Am
And the slow parade of fears
Dm Bb/F F | F |
Without crying Now I want to understand
F
I have done all that I could
Am
To see the evil and the good
Dm Bb/F F | F |
Without hiding, you must help me if you can
[Chorus 1]
Dm F
Doctor, my eyes, tell me what is wrong
Dm C (Bb/F)
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long
Dm F
Doctor, my eyes, tell me what is wrong
Dm C (Bb/F)
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long
[Interlude 1]
| Bb/F | Bb/F | F | F | Bb/F | Bb/F |
| Bb/F | Bb/F | F | F | Bb/F | Bb/F |
[Verse 2]
F
'Cause I have wandered through this world
Am
And as each moment has unfurled
Dm Bb/F F | F |
I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams
F
People go just where they will
Am
I never noticed them until I got this
Dm Bb/F F | F |
Feeling that it's later than it seems
F
'Cause I have wandered through this world
Am
And as each moment has unfurled
Dm Bb/F F | F |
I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams
F
People go just where they will
Am
I never noticed them until I got this
Dm Bb/F F | F |
Feeling that it's later than it seems
[Chorus 2]
Dm F
Doctor, my eyes, tell me what you see
Dm C (Ebsus2/F)
I hear their cries just say if it's too late for me
[Interlude 2/Guitar Solo]
| Ebsus2/F | Ebsus2/F | Bb/F | Bb/F | F | F |
| Ebsus2/F | Bb | F | F | X2
| Ebsus2/F | Bb/F | F | F | X2
| Ebsus2/F | Ebsus2/F | Bb/F | Bb/F | F | F |
| Ebsus2/F | Bb | F | F | X2
| Ebsus2/F | Bb/F | F | F | X2
[Chorus 3]
Dm F
Doctor, my eyes cannot see the sky
Dm C (Bb/F)
Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry
[Outro]
| Bb/F | Bb/F | F | F |
Repeat and fade, or end on F
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Doctor My Eyes Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Doctor My Eyes" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Doctor My Eyes" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
