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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Daughters" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Daughters"?
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 "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.
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 "Daughters". Key of D, 72 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.