Daughters

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

(B)I

know a girl;

she puts the col or in side of my world.

But (B)she’s

just like a maze

where all of the walls all con ti ual ly change.

And (B)I’ve

done all I (Em7)can to stand on her steps with my heart in my hand.

Now (B)I’m

start ing to (Em7)see

may be it’s got (Em7)noth ing to do with me.

(B)Fa thers, be good to your (Em7)daugh

(D)ters.

(B)Daugh ters will love like you do.

(B)Girls be come (E7)lov ers who (Em7)turn in to moth (D)ers.

So (B)moth ers, be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D6)too.

(Bm)Oh,

you see that (Em7)skin?

It’s the same she’s been stand ing in

(Em7)since (D)the (Bm)day

she saw him (Em7)walk ing a way.

Now she’s (Em7)left

clean ing up the mess he (D)made.

So Boys

you can break.

You’ll (A7)find out how much they can take.

Boys will be strong,

and boys sol dier on,

but boys would be gone with out warmth from a (A13)wom

an’s

good,

good heart.

On be half of (B)ev ’ry man

look ing out for (Em7)ev ’ry girl, (D)you are the (B)god and the (E7)weight of her (Em7)world.

So (B)fa thers, be good to your (Em7)daugh

(D)ters.

(B)Daugh ters will love like you do.

(B)Girls be come (E7)lov ers who (Em7)turn in to moth (D)ers.

So (B)moth ers, be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D)too.

So (B)moth ers be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D)too.

So (B)moth ers be good to your (Em7)daugh ters, (D)too.

Daughters — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Daughters" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Daughters”

Where are the chord symbols for "Daughters" 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. "Daughters" is in D.
What key is "Daughters" by John Mayer played in?
Daughters is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Daughters"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Daughters" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Daughters"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Daughters"?
"Daughters" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Daughters"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Adom, Bm, Bm7, D, D6, D9, E7, +3 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Daughters" 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. "Daughters" is in the key of D at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "Daughters"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.