Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes off You
Hello! Below you'll find my "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song has many great versions. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons recorded it first in the 60's, though I grew up listening to Lauren Hill's awesome versions. The chord progression is super interesting and satisfying to play.
Enjoy!
Can't Take My Eyes Off You Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Can't Take My Eyes Off You:
Can't Take My Eyes Off You Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
F#/E F#dim/E E
F#/E F#dim/E E
[Verse 1]
E Emaj7
You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off you
E7 A
You'd be like heaven to touch, I wanna hold you so much
Am6 E
At long last love has arrived, and I thank God I'm alive
F#/E F#dim/E
You're just too good to be true
E
Can't take my eyes off you
[Verse 2]
E Emaj7
Pardon the way that I stare, there's nothing else to compare
E7
The sight of you leaves me weak
A
There are no words left to speak
Am6 E
But if you feel like I feel, please let me know that it's real
F#/E F#dim/E E
You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off you
Am6 E
But if you feel like I feel, please let me know that it's real
F#/E F#dim/E E
You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off you
[Interlude]
F#m B E C#m X2
[Chorus]
F#m7 B
I love you, baby, and if it's quite alright
G#m7 C#m7
I need you, baby, to warm the lonely nights
F#m7 B Emaj7 C#m
I love you, baby, trust in me when I say:
F#m7 B
Oh, pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray
G#m7 C#m7
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
F#m7 D7
And let me love you, baby let me love you
[Verse 3]
G Gmaj7
You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off you
G7 C
You'd be like heaven to touch, I wanna hold you so much
Cm6 G
At long last love has arrived And I thank God I'm alive
A/G Adim/G
You're just too good to be true
G
Can't take my eyes off you
[Interlude]
F#m B E C#m
[Chorus]
F#m7 B
I love you, baby, and if it's quite alright
G#m7 C#m7
I need you, baby, to warm the lonely nights
F#m7 B Emaj7 C#m
I love you, baby, trust in me when I say:
F#m7 B
Oh, pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray
G#m7 C#m7
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
F#m7 D7
And let me love you, baby let me love you
[Optional additional verse]
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Can't Take My Eyes Off You 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 "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" 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: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" 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.
