The lead sheet for “Dark Eyes” is available for download as a PDF.

Dark Eyes

Written with lyrics by Ukrainian poet Yevgeny Grebenka (1843) and set to a melody adapted from Florian Hermann’s Valse Hommage, this 19th-century Russian romance became widely known in the late 1800s. It spread rapidly through salons, cafés, and traveling ensembles, gaining a reputation for intense emotion and dramatic flair.

The song entered international popular culture through performers such as Feodor Chaliapin, Django Reinhardt, and numerous Romani ensembles. Its flexible structure invites rubato and tempo shifts, making each performance feel personal and spontaneous, a key reason for its enduring appeal across genres and borders.

Lead Sheet

“Dark Eyes” is available for download as a PDF in a bundle with 10 other songs.

House of the Rising Sun – Amazing Grace – Greensleeves – Scarborough Fair – St. James Infirmary Blues – Where Did You Sleep Last Night – Yankee Doodle – Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Kumbaya – Dark Eyes – The Bluebells of Scotland

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