(E5)A bra ham took I saac’s hand and led him to the lone
some hill,
while his (E5)daugh ter (E5)hid and (E5)watched.
She (E5)dared not (E5)breathe; she (E5)was
so still.
(G)Just as the an gel (D)cried for the slaugh ter, (C)A bra ham’s daugh ter (Bm)raised her (E5)voice.
(E5)Then the an gel asked her what her name was; she said, “I
have none.”
Then he (E5)asked, “How (E5)can this (E5)be?” “My (E5)fath er (E5)nev er (E5)gave
me one.”
(G)And when he saw her, (D)raised for the slaugh ter, (C)A bra ham’s daugh ter (Bm)raised her (E5)voice.
(Bm)raised her (E5)bow.
(G)“How dar est you, child, (D)de fy your fa ther?” (C)“You bet ter let young (Bm)I saac (E5)go!”
Abraham's Daughter by Arcade Fire
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Abraham's Daughter" in?
- "Abraham's Daughter" by Arcade Fire is in the key of E with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Abraham's Daughter" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Abraham's Daughter" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Abraham's Daughter"?
- This arrangement of "Abraham's Daughter" uses 5 chords: Bm, C, D, Epow, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Abraham's Daughter" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Arcade Fire can I play here?
- Try "Everything Now". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.