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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Daddy Sang Bass" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Daddy Sang Bass"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Daddy Sang Bass". Key of F, 188 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.