Daddy Sang Bass

by Johnny Cash
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Lyrics

I re mem ber when I was a lad, times were (F)hard and things were (C)bad.

But there’s a (C)sil ver lin ing be hind ev ’ry (G)cloud.

Just poor (C)peo ple, that’s all we (C7)were, tryin’ to make a (F)liv in’ out of black land (C)dirt.

(G7)We’d get to (C)geth er in a (Am)fam ’ly (Dm)cir cle, (G7)sing in’ (C)loud.

(G7)Dad dy sang (C)bass, Ma ma sang (C7)ten or.

Me and lit tle (F)broth er would join right in there.

(C)Sing in’ seems to help a trou bled (G)soul.

One of these (C)days, and it won’t be (C7)long, I’ll re (F)join them in a (C)song.

I’m gon na join the (Am)fam ’ly (Dm)cir cle (G7)at the (C)throne.

(G7)No, the (C)cir cle

(G7)won’t be (C)bro ken

by and (F)by, Lord, by and (C)by.

(G7)Dad dy’ll sing (C)bass, Ma ma’ll sing (C7)ten or.

Me and lit tle (F)broth er would join right in there.

(C)Sing in’ seems to (G7)help a trou bled (C)soul.

Daddy Sang Bass — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Can I play "Daddy Sang Bass" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Daddy Sang Bass" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Daddy Sang Bass" by Johnny Cash played in?
Daddy Sang Bass is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Daddy Sang Bass"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Daddy Sang Bass" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Daddy Sang Bass"?
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Who composed "Daddy Sang Bass"?
"Daddy Sang Bass" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Daddy Sang Bass"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Daddy Sang Bass" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Daddy Sang Bass"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Daddy Sang Bass" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.