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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Daddy Sang Bass" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 168 BPM.
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About “Daddy Sang Bass”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Daddy Sang Bass" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Daddy Sang Bass" is in C.
- 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"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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.
- Does "Daddy Sang Bass" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Daddy Sang Bass" is in the key of C at 168 BPM.
- What chords are in "Daddy Sang Bass"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.