I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes
As recorded by Eddy Arnold in the mid-40's.
Originally by the Carter Family in 1929
Written by A.P. Carter (of the Carter Family)
Note: Various artists have 'changed' some of the chords/lyrics
to various versions of this song. This is Eddy's version via
the youtube link below. (later artists have written entire 'new'
songs around the beat/sound of this one.)
Chord F, with capo on First Fret to match the youtube video.
I usually transpose to C or G to match my own vocals, plus that
gets rid of the Bb which I sometimes find hard for my arthritic fingers.
V#1
F Bb
Would been better for us both had we never
C7 F
In this wide and wicked world had never met
Bb
For the pleasures we both seemed together
C7 F
I am sure, love, I'll never forget
Chorus
F Bb
Oh I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
C7 F
Who is sailing far over the sea
Bb
Oh I'm thinking tonight of her only
C7 F
And I wonder if she ever thinks of me
Instrumental (a whole verse)
V#2
Bb
Oh you told me once dear that you love me
C7 F
And you said that we never would part
Bb
But a link in the chain has been broken
C7 F
Leaving me with a sad and aching heart
Chorus
F Bb
Oh I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
C7 F
Who is sailing far over the sea
Bb
Oh I'm thinking tonight of her only
C7 F
And I wonder if she ever thinks of me
Instrumental (a whole verse again)
V#3
Bb
When the cold, cold grave shall enclose me
C7 F
Won't you come dear and shed just one tear
Bb
And say to the strangers around you
C7 F
A poor heart you have broken lies here
Chorus
F Bb
Oh I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
C7 F
Who is sailing far over the sea
Bb
Oh I'm thinking tonight of her only
C7 F
And I wonder if she ever thinks of me
End.
Hear this wonderful (and snappy) near forgotten song here:
http://youtu.be/4LkXY5VN37s
