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(C)I re (F)mem ber when I was a lad, (F7)times were (Bb)hard and things were (F)bad.
But there’s a sil ver lin ing be hind ev ’ry (G)cloud.
Just poor (F)peo ple, that’s what we (F7)were, try’n to make a (Bb)liv in’ out of black land (F)dirt.
We’d get to geth er in a fam ’ly (Bb)cir cle, sing in’ (F)loud.
Dad dy sang bass, Ma ma sang (F7)ten or.
Me and lit tle (Bb)broth er would join right in there.
(F)Sing in’ seems to (Dm)help a trou bled (G)soul.
One of these (F)days and it won’t be (F7)long, I’ll re (Bb)join them in a (F)song.
I’m gon na join the fam ’ly (C7)cir cle at the (Bb)throne.
(C)No, the (F)cir cle
won’t be (F7)brok en
by and (Bb)by, Lord, by and (F)by.
Dad dy’ll sing bass, Ma ma’ll sing (F7)ten or.
Me and lit tle (Bb)broth er will join right in there, in the (F)sky, Lord,
in the (Bb)sky.
I re (F)mem ber when I was a lad, (F7)times were (Bb)hard and things were (F)bad.
But there’s a sil ver lin ing be hind ev ’ry (G)cloud.
Just poor (F)peo ple, that’s what we (F7)were, try’n to make a (Bb)liv in’ out of black land (F)dirt.
We’d get to geth er in a fam ’ly (Bb)cir cle, sing in’ (F)loud.
Dad dy sang bass, Ma ma sang (F7)ten or.
Me and lit tle (Bb)broth er would join right in there.
(F)Sing in’ seems to (Dm)help a trou bled (G)soul.
One of these (F)days and it won’t be (F7)long, I’ll re (Bb)join them in a (F)song.
I’m gon na join the fam ’ly (C7)cir cle at the (Bb)throne.
(C)No, the (F)cir cle
won’t be (F7)brok en
by and (Bb)by, Lord, by and (F)by.
Dad dy’ll sing bass, Ma ma’ll sing (F7)ten or.
Me and lit tle (Bb)broth er will join right in there, in the (F)sky, Lord,
in the (Bb)sky.
I re (Bb)sky.
(Dm7)In the (F)sky, Lord,
in the (Bb)sky.
(Dm7)In the (F)sky, Lord, (C#5)in the (F)sky.
Daddy Sang Bass — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Daddy Sang Bass" by Johnny Cash: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 188 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Daddy Sang Bass”
- What key is "Daddy Sang Bass" by Johnny Cash played in?
- Daddy Sang Bass is arranged in the key of F 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 188 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Daddy Sang Bass" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Daddy Sang Bass" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Daddy Sang Bass" by Johnny Cash. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Daddy Sang Bass" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Daddy Sang Bass" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.