15 Songs About Brown Eyes, Plus Songs About Blue and Green Eyes

What is the most famous song about brown eyes?

"Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison is the most famous song about brown eyes, a 1967 classic that still fills dance floors. "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" by Crystal Gayle is the country classic, and "Brown Eyes" by Destiny's Child is the R&B favorite.

Songs about brown eyes

1. "Brown Eyed Girl", Van Morrison: the definitive brown-eyes song.
2. "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", Crystal Gayle: the 1977 country-pop classic.
3. "Brown Eyes", Destiny's Child: a tender R&B ballad from Survivor.
4. "Brown Eyes", Lady Gaga: a piano ballad from her debut album, The Fame.
5. "Brown Eyes", Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie's song from Tusk.
6. "Brown Eyed Handsome Man", Chuck Berry: the 1956 rock and roll classic.
7. "Brown-Eyed Women", Grateful Dead: a Deadhead favorite.
8. "Beautiful Brown Eyes", Rosemary Clooney: a 1950s hit based on an old folk song.
9. "Pretty Brown Eyes", Mint Condition: the 1991 R&B slow jam.
10. "Pretty Brown Eyes", Cody Simpson: a bright teen pop love song.
11. "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)", Max McNown: a recent country breakout.
12. "Best Part", Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R.: a soft R&B duet that shows up on nearly every brown-eyes playlist.
13. "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", Bachman-Turner Overdrive: the 1974 rock hit.
14. "Brown Skin Girl", Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, SAINt JHN and Wizkid: a celebration of brown skin and beauty.
15. "Brown Skin", India.Arie: a love song celebrating brown skin.

Songs about blue, green and beautiful eyes

16. "Blue Eyes", Elton John: a gentle 80s ballad.
17. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain", Willie Nelson: the country classic.
18. "Behind Blue Eyes", The Who: a moody rock song.
19. "Bette Davis Eyes", Kim Carnes: the 1981 number one.
20. "Green Eyes", Coldplay: a quiet acoustic love song.
21. "Green-Eyed Lady", Sugarloaf: a 1970 rock hit.
22. "Jolene", Dolly Parton: famous for its description of the other woman's eyes.
23. "Angel Eyes", The Jeff Healey Band: a soft rock love song.
24. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", Frankie Valli: the big brass build.
25. "I Only Have Eyes for You", The Flamingos: dreamy doo-wop.
26. "In Your Eyes", Peter Gabriel: the boombox song from Say Anything.
27. "Lyin' Eyes", Eagles: a story song about a cheating wife.
28. "Sweet Child O' Mine", Guns N' Roses: a love song with a famous line about her eyes.

Why are there fewer songs about brown eyes?

Most people in the world have brown eyes, but songwriters have often reached for blue eyes as a symbol of something rare. That is why songs that celebrate brown eyes, from "Brown Eyed Girl" to "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)", feel so personal to the people who have them, and why fans keep asking for more. Brown eyes also come in many shades, from light honey to nearly black, and the best songs about them celebrate warmth and depth.

Songs about brown eyes for a girlfriend or wife

To dedicate one to her, "Brown Eyed Girl" is fun and nostalgic, "Brown Eyes" by Destiny's Child and "Pretty Brown Eyes" by Mint Condition are romantic, and "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)" is the modern country pick. For more, see our love songs for her.

Songs about brown eyes for a boyfriend or husband

For him, "Brown Eyed Handsome Man" is a playful classic, and "Brown Eyes" by Lady Gaga and "Best Part" work for anyone. For more, see our love songs for him.

Songs about brown eyes for a baby or daughter

Parents often sing "Brown Eyed Girl" to a little girl with brown eyes, and "Brown Skin Girl" is a joyful song for a daughter of color. For more, see our songs for my daughter.

Country songs about brown eyes

Country fans have "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" and "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)", and many country love songs mention a partner's eyes in passing. For more, see our country love songs.

Brown eyes songs for a slideshow or video

For an anniversary video or a birthday slideshow, "Brown Eyed Girl" works for the upbeat part, and "Brown Eyes" by Destiny's Child or "Pretty Brown Eyes" by Mint Condition for the slow close-up photos at the end.

Songs about eyes for a wedding

For a first dance, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "I Only Have Eyes for You" and "In Your Eyes" are classic choices, and "Brown Eyed Girl" is a guaranteed singalong at the reception. See our first dance songs for more.

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