Good Good Father

by Pat Barrett

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Lyrics

Oh, (G)I’ve

heard a (Gsus)thou sand (G)sto ries of what

they

(Gsus)think You’re (G)like.

But I’ve

heard the (Gsus)ten der (G)whis per of love

in on the ly (Gsus)dead of (G)night.

And You (C)tell

me

(G)that You’re pleased and that (Am7)I’m

nev er a (D)lone.

You’re a good, good (C)Fa ther.

It’s who You are,

it’s who You are,

it’s who You are, and I’m loved by (C)You.

It’s who I am,

it’s who I am,

it’s who I am.

Oh, and (G)I’ve

seen a (Gsus)man y (G)search ing for an

swers

(Gsus)far and (G)wide.

But I

know the (Gsus)we’re all (G)search ing for an

swers on the ly (Gsus)You pro (G)vide.

’Cause You (C)know

just

(G)what we need be fore (Am7)we

say er a (D)word.

You’re a good, good (C)Fa ther.

It’s who You are,

it’s who You are,

it’s who You are, and I’m loved by (C)You.

It’s who I am,

it’s who I am,

it’s who I am.

Oh, and

’Cause You are (C)per fect in all of Your (Em)ways.

You are (Am7)per fect in all of Your (G)ways.

You are (C)per fect in all of Your (Em)ways

to

(Dsus)us.

You are (C)per fect in all of Your (Em)ways.

You are (Am7)per fect in all of Your (G)ways.

You are (C)per fect in all of Your (Em)ways

to

(Dsus)us.

Oh, it’s (G)love

so

(Gsus)un de (G)ni a ble, I,

I can (Gsus)hard ly (G)speak.

Peace

so

(Gsus)un de (G)ni a ble, I,

I can (Gsus)hard ly (G)think as You (C)call

me

(G)deep er still, as You (Am7)call

me

(G)deep er still, as You (C)call

me

(G)deep er still, in to (Am7)love,

love,

(D)love.

You’re a good, good (C)Fa ther.

It’s who You are,

it’s who You are,

it’s who You are, and I’m loved by (C)You.

It’s who I am,

it’s who I am,

it’s who I am.

You’re a good, good (C)Fa ther.

It’s who You are,

it’s who You are,

it’s who You are, and I’m loved by (C)You.

It’s who I am,

it’s who I am,

it’s who I am.

You’re a good, good

Good Good Father by Pat Barrett — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Good Father” by Pat Barrett 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 G at 74 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Good Good Father" 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 "Good Good Father"?
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.