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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Father And Son" by Ronan Keating as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 72 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Father And Son" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Father And Son" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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