Is "Father Figure" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Father Figure"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Father Figure" use?

Just 7 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, C, F, Fsus4, Gb. Take it one section at a time.

What other George Michael songs work for kids?

Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Father Figure

· by George Michael

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Lyrics

That’s all I want ed,

some thing spe cial, some thing (Ab)sa cred

in your (Bb)eyes.

For just one mo ment

to be bold and (Ab)na ked

at your (Bb)side.

Some times I think that you nev (Ab)er

un der stand me.

May be this time is for ev (Ab)er,

say it can be,

(F)whoa, whoa.

That’s all you want ed,

some thing spe cial, some one (Ab)sa cred,

in your (Bb)life.

Just for one mo ment

just to be warm and my na ba by’s

at my (Bb)side.

Some times I think that you’ll nev (Ab)er

un der stand me.

But some thing tells me to geth (Ab)er,

we’d be hap py,

(F)whoa, whoa.

(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, put your ti ny hand in mine.

(Ab)I will be your preach er, teach er, an y thing you have in mind.

(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, I have had e nough of crime.

(Ab)I will be the one who loves you till the end of time.

If you were the des ber ert, ones be the (Gb)sea.

If you ev er hun but ger, laughed ger for (Gb)me.

What ev er you ask for, that’s what I’ll (Bb)be.

So when you re mem ber the ones who have (Gb)lied, who said that they cared, but then laughed as you (Gb)me.

What ev er you ask for, that’s what I’ll (Bb)be.

(Gb)cried, beau ti ful dar ling,

(Fsus)don’t think of me.

Be cause all I ev er want ed,

it’s in your (Bb)eyes,

ba by.

And love can’t (Bb)lie.

(Gb)(Greet me with the eyes of a child.)

My love is al ways tell ing me so.

(Gb)(Heav en is a kiss and a smile.)

Just hold on, hold on, I (F)won’t let you go.

(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, put your ti ny hand in mine.

(Ab)I will be your preach er, teach er, an y thing you have in mind.

(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, I have had e nough of crime, so (Ab)I am gon na love you till the end of (Bb)time.

will be your fa ther,) I will be your,

(Ab)(I will be your preach er.)

(Bb)(I will be your fa ther,) I will be your,

(Ab)I will be the one who

(CN.C.)loves till the end of time.

Father Figure by George Michael — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Father Figure” by George Michael in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Father Figure" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Father Figure"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Father Figure" use?: Just 7 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, C, F, Fsus4, Gb. Take it one section at a time.
What other George Michael songs work for kids?: Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.