The Father's Song

by Matt Redman

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Lyrics

I have heard so (Eb)man y songs,

lis tened to a (Ab)thou sand tongues.

But (Fm7)there is one

that (Bb7sus)sounds a bove

them all.

The Fa ther’s song, the (Bb)Fa ther’s love,

You sung it o ver (Ab)me and for e (Fm7)ter ni ty

it’s (Bb7sus)writ ten on

(Bb7)my (Eb)heart.

Heav en’s per fect mel o dy,

the Cre a tor’s sym pho ny.

You are sing ing o ver me

the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Cm)song.

(Eb)Heav en’s per fect mys ter y,

the King of love has sent for me.

And now You’re sing ing o ver me

the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Eb)song.

I have heard so (Eb)man y songs,

lis tened to a (Ab)thou sand tongues.

But (Fm7)there is one

that (Bb7sus)sounds a bove

them all.

The Fa ther’s song, the (Bb)Fa ther’s love,

You sung it o ver (Ab)me and for e (Fm7)ter ni ty

it’s (Bb7sus)writ ten on

(Bb7)my (Eb)heart.

Heav en’s per fect mel o dy,

the Cre a tor’s sym pho ny.

You are sing ing o ver me

the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Cm)song.

(Eb)Heav en’s per fect mys ter y,

the King of love has sent for me.

And now You’re sing ing o ver me

the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Eb)song.

(Eb)song.

It’s (Eb)heav en’s per fect mys ter y,

the King of love has sent for me.

And now You’re sing ing o ver me

the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Eb)song.

The Fa ther’s song, the (Eb)Fa ther’s love,

You sung it o ver (Ab)me and for e (Fm7)ter ni ty

it’s (Bb7sus)writ ten on

my (Cm7)heart.

It’s writ ten on my heart.

You’re sing ing o ver (Cm7)me,

Fa ther.

The Father's Song by Matt Redman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Father's Song by Matt Redman 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 90 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 "The Father's Song" 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 "The Father's Song"?
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.