Other arrangements of Father And Son
Pick a learning view.
It’s not (A)time to make a change;
just re (Dsus2)lax, take it ea sy.
You’re still (A)young; that’s your fault, there’s so (Bm)much you have to know.
Find a girl,
set tle down,
if you want you can mar ry.
Look at me, I am old but I’m hap (Bm)py.
I was (A)once like you are now,
and I know that it’s not ea sy to be calm
when you’ve found some thing (Bm)go ing on.
But take your time, think a lot,
think of ev ’ry thing you’ve got; for you will (A)still be here to mor row, but your (D)dreams may (A)not.
How can I try to ex plain?
When I do, he turns a way a gain.
It’s al ways been the same,
same old (Bm)sto ry:
from the mo ment I could talk,
I was or dered to lis ten.
Now there’s a way; and I know that I (E)have to go a way.
I know
I (D)have to (A)go.
I (D)have to (A)go.
I was (A)once like you are now,
and I know that it’s not ea sy to be calm
when you’ve found some thing (Bm)go ing on.
But take your time, think a lot,
think of ev ’ry thing you’ve got; for you will (A)still be here to mor row, but your (Bm)dreams may not.
And all the times
I (D)have to (A)go.
Father And Son — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Father And Son" by Ronan Keating. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 72 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Father And Son”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Father And Son" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Father And Son".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Father And Son" by Ronan Keating in?
- The backing track is in A at 72 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Father And Son" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Father And Son"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Father And Son", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Father And Son" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Father And Son"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Father And Son"?
- "Father And Son" was originally performed by Ronan Keating. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ronan Keating are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ronan Keating: "If Tomorrow Never Comes", "This I Promise You", "When You Say Nothing At All". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Father And Son" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Father And Son" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.