It Wasn't His Child

by Skip Ewing

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He was her man,

(Bb)she was his (Ab)wife.

And late (Bb)one (Cm)win (Bb)ter (Eb)night, he knelt by her,

(Gm)as she

gave birth,

but it was n’t his (F7sus)child,

it was n’t his (Ab)child.

Yet still he took him as his (Ab)own,

and as (Bb)he (Cm)watched (Bb)him (Eb)grow, it brought him joy.

(Gm)He loved

that boy,

but it was n’t his (F7sus)child,

it (Eb)was n’t his (Ab)child.

And like his fa ther, he was strong and kind and good.

And I be (Eb)lieve he did his (Bbsus2)best.

It was n’t eas y for him, but (Ab)he did all he could.

His son was (Eb)dif f’rent from the rest.

It was n’t his (Ab)child,

it was n’t his (F7sus)child.

He grew up with his hands in wood.

And he (F7)died

with his (Ab)hands in wood.

He was God’s

child,

He was God’s

child.

He was her man,

(Bb)she was his (Ab)wife

and late (Bb)one (Cm)win (Bb)ter (Eb)night, he knelt by her

(Bb)as she

gave birth,

but it was n’t his (F7sus)child.

It was God’s

child.

It Wasn't His Child by Skip Ewing — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Wasn't His Child” by Skip Ewing 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 Ab at 116 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 "It Wasn't His Child" 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 "It Wasn't His Child"?
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 "It Wasn't His Child" use?
Just 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Cm, Csus4, Eb, F7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.