My Lord And Master

· by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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He is pleased with me.

My Lord and (G6)Mas ter

de clares he’s pleased with me,

what does that (C)mean?

What does he know of me,

this Lord and (G)Mas ter?

When he has (C)looked at me,

what does he (G)see?

(Bm)Some thing young, (Bm)soft and slim, (Gmaj7)paint ed cheek, (Bm)tap ’ring limb, (G)smil ing lips (Em7)all for him.

(Am7)Eyes that shine just for him, (Dsus)so he thinks

just for (D9)him!

Though the (G)man may be

my Lord and (G6)Mas ter,

though he may (G)stud y me

as hard as he (C)can,

the smile be neath my smile

he’ll nev er (G)see.

He’ll nev er (C)know I love

an oth er (Gsus2)man,

he’ll nev er (Cmaj7)know

I (Bm7)love (Cmaj7)an (D7)oth

(D)er

(G6)man!

He is pleased with me.

My Lord and (G6)Mas ter

de clares he’s pleased with me,

what does that (C)mean?

What does he know of me,

this Lord and (G)Mas ter?

When he has (C)looked at me,

what does he (G)see?

(Bm)Some thing young, (Bm)soft and slim, (Gmaj7)paint ed cheek, (Bm)tap ’ring limb, (G)smil ing lips (Em7)all for him.

(Am7)Eyes that shine just for him, (Dsus)so he thinks

just for (D9)him!

Though the (G)man may be

my Lord and (G6)Mas ter,

though he may (G)stud y me

as hard as he (C)can,

the smile be neath my smile

he’ll nev er (G)see.

He’ll nev er (C)know I love

an oth er (Gsus2)man,

he’ll nev er (Cmaj7)know

I (Bm7)love (Cmaj7)an (D7)oth

(D)er

(G6)man!

He is (G6)man!

My Lord And Master by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Lord And Master” by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "My Lord And Master" 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 "My Lord And Master"?: 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.
What other Rodgers & Hammerstein songs work for kids?: Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.