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Immigrant Eyes chords by
Guy Clark
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Oh Ellis Island was swarming
C
C

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Em
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Like a scene from a costume hall
D
D

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Decked out in the colors in Europe
C
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D
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G
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And on fire with the hope of it all
Verse 2
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G

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There stood my father's own

father stood huddled
C
C

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With the tired and hungry and scared
D
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Turn of the century pilgrims
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C

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D
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Bound by the dream that

they shared
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Verse 3


They were standing in

lines just like cattle
C
C

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Poked and prodded and
Am
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shoved
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Em

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D
D

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Some were one desk away

from sweet freedom
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C

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Some were were torn from
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D

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someone they love
Verse 4
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G

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Through this sprawling tower of babel
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Came a young man confused and alone
D
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De termined and bound

for America
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And carryin' everything
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that he owned
Verse 5
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[Chorus]

Sometimes when I look in my
G
G

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grandfather's Immigrant Eyes
D
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I see that day reflected and
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I can't hold my feelings inside
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I see starting with nothing
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G

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and working hard all of his life
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So don't take it for granted say grandfather's
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Immigrant
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D
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Em
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Eyes
Interlude 1
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Verse 6
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Now he rocks and stares out the window
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But his eyes are still just as clear
D
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As the day he sailed through

the harbor
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C
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And come ashore on the island of tears
Verse 7
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My grandfather's days are numbered
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But I won' t let his memory die
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'Cause he gave me the
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gift of this country
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And the look in his Immigrant Eyes
Outro 1


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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • Am

  • D

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Immigrant Eyes by Guy Clark is A major.

The primary chords used in Immigrant Eyes are A, D, F#m, Bm, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, F#m, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Immigrant Eyes is approximately 73 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Immigrant Eyes using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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