What key is "Father And Son" in?

"Father And Son" by Cat Stevens is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Father And Son" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Father And Son" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Father And Son" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?

Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s not (F)time to make a (C)change, just re (Dm7)lax, take it ea sy.

You’re still (F)young, that’s your (Dm)fault, there’s so (Gm)much you have to know.

Find a (F)girl, set tle down.

If you (Dm7)want, you can (Gm)mar ry.

Look at (F)me, I am (Dm)old, but I’m (Gm)hap py.

I was (F)once like you are (Am)now and I (Bb)know that it’s not (Gm)eas y to be (F)calm

when you’ve (Dm)found some thing go ing (Gm)on,

but take your (F)time.

Think a lot.

Think of ev ’ry thing you’ve (Gm)got, for you will (F)still be here to (Dm)mor row, but your (C)dreams may (F)not.

How can (F)I try to ex (Am)plain?

When I (Bb)do, he turns a (Gm)way a gain.

It’s (F)al ways been the (Dm)same, same old (Gm)sto ry.

From the (F)mo ment I could (Am)talk, I was (Bb)or dered to (Gm)lis ten.

Now there’s a (F)way and I (Dm)know that I (C)have to (F)go a way.

I (C)know

I (Bbmaj7)have to (F)go.

It’s not (F)way and I (Dm)know that I (C)have to (F)go a way.

I (C)know

I (Bbmaj7)have to (F)go.

Father And Son by Cat Stevens

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Father And Son”

What key is "Father And Son" in?: "Father And Son" by Cat Stevens is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Father And Son" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Father And Son" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Father And Son" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?: Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.