Father And Son

by Ronan Keating
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Lyrics

It’s not (A)time to make a change;

just re (Dsus2)lax, take it ea sy.

You’re still (A)young; that’s your fault, there’s so (Bm)much you have to know.

Find a girl,

set tle down,

if you want you can mar ry.

Look at me, I am old but I’m hap (Bm)py.

I was (A)once like you are now,

and I know that it’s not ea sy to be calm

when you’ve found some thing (Bm)go ing on.

But take your time, think a lot,

think of ev ’ry thing you’ve got; for you will (A)still be here to mor row, but your (D)dreams may (A)not.

How can I try to ex plain?

When I do, he turns a way a gain.

It’s al ways been the same,

same old (Bm)sto ry:

from the mo ment I could talk,

I was or dered to lis ten.

Now there’s a way; and I know that I (E)have to go a way.

I know

I (D)have to (A)go.

I (D)have to (A)go.

I was (A)once like you are now,

and I know that it’s not ea sy to be calm

when you’ve found some thing (Bm)go ing on.

But take your time, think a lot,

think of ev ’ry thing you’ve got; for you will (A)still be here to mor row, but your (Bm)dreams may not.

And all the times

I (D)have to (A)go.

Father And Son — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Father And Son" by Ronan Keating in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Father And Son”

Why does the accompaniment for "Father And Son" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Father And Son" by Ronan Keating in?
The backing track is in A at 72 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Father And Son" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Father And Son"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Father And Son", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Father And Son" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Father And Son"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Father And Son"?
"Father And Son" was originally performed by Ronan Keating. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ronan Keating are available?
Other accompaniments by Ronan Keating: "If Tomorrow Never Comes", "This I Promise You", "When You Say Nothing At All". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Father And Son" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Father And Son by Ronan Keating, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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