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Open the Eyes of My Heart by Michael W. Smith — album cover

Open the Eyes of My Heart Chords

Michael W. Smith · House of Worship

108 BPM 4/4 2:58 Beginner–Intermediate worship
Chords6
VVerse8 bars×2
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You
CChorus8 bars
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy holy holy
VVerse ×2Repeat · 8 bars
CChorusRepeat · 8 bars
BBridge8 bars×2
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
I want to see You
OutOutro8 bars×2
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
Oh I want to see You

Beyond the notes

A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Open the Eyes of My Heart on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.

Easiest on guitar

The original key already fits open chords.

GD/F#CDEmAm

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Open the Eyes of My Heart chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of G Original
GD/F#CDEmAm
Key of C
CG/BFGAmDm
Key of D
DA/C#GABmEm
Key of A
AE/G#DEF#mBm
Key of E
EB/D#ABC#mF#m
Key of F
FC/EBbCDmGm

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About Open the Eyes of My Heart

Open the Eyes of My Heart by Michael W. Smith — G major, 108 BPM, beginner–intermediate. Built around G, C, D and Em. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Verse, Chorus, Bridge and Outro, using 6 chords in total — a relaxed mid-tempo worship song, and G major is warm and open — one of the most natural guitar keys.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Open the Eyes of My Heart?

Open the Eyes of My Heart was written by Paul Baloche, performed here by Michael W. Smith. It appears on the album "House of Worship".

What key is Open the Eyes of My Heart in?

Open the Eyes of My Heart is in G major.

What are the chords in Open the Eyes of My Heart?

The chord chart uses 6 chords: G, D/F#, C, D, Em, Am.

How fast is Open the Eyes of My Heart?

Open the Eyes of My Heart is played at 108 BPM (beats per minute) — a relaxed mid-tempo feel.

Is Open the Eyes of My Heart easy to play?

Open the Eyes of My Heart is built around 5 main chords — 6 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner–Intermediate. It takes some practice but is very manageable.

Can I get a printable PDF of Open the Eyes of My Heart?

Yes — click PDF in the toolbar above for a printable, transposable chord chart for Open the Eyes of My Heart by Michael W. Smith. Free, no signup needed.

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