Proud Of Your Boy

· by Alan Menken

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(D)Proud of your boy,

I’ll make you (D)proud of your (D)boy.

Be (A)lieve me, (Bm)bad as I’ve (F#m)been, Ma, you’re (G9)in for a (D)pleas ant sur (Em7)prise.

I’ve wast ed (Bm)time,

I’ve wast ed (Bm)me.

So (Gdim7)say I’m (D)slow for my age, a late (Bm7)bloom er, o (E7)kay, I a (C)gree

that I’ve been (D)one rot ten kid.

Some (A)son, some (D)pride and some joy!

But (A)I’ll get (Bm)o ver these (F#m)lous in’ up, (G9)mess in’ up, (D)screw in’ up (E7sus)times.

You’ll see, Ma, (G)now comes the bet ter part.

Some one’s gon na make (Bm7)good, cross his stu pid heart...

Make good and (Em7)fi nal ly (D)make you

(A)proud of your (D)boy!

(G)Tell me that (A)I’ve been a (G)louse and a (A)loaf er, you (G)won’t get a (A)fight here, no (D)ma’am.

(F)Say I’m a (G)gold brick, a (F)goof off, no (G)good, but that (F)could n’t be (G)all that I (C)am.

(Am)Wa ter flows un der the (D7sus)bridge, let it (D7)pass, let it (G)go.

(Bm7)There’s no good rea son that (E7)you should be lieve me, not (Em7)yet, I know, (A7)but...

(D)Some day and (D)soon,

I’ll make you (D)proud of your (D)boy.

Though (A)I can’t (Bm)make my self (F#m)tall er or (G9)smart er or (D)hand some or (Em)wise.

I’ll (E7)do my (G)best, what else can I do?

Since I was n’t born (Bm7)per fect like Dad or you,

Mom, I will (Em7)try to, (F#m7)try hard to (G)make you (G)proud of your (D)boy!

Proud Of Your Boy by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Proud Of Your Boy” by Alan Menken 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 D at 116 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.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Proud Of Your Boy" 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 "Proud Of Your Boy"?: 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 Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.