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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Father And Son" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 60 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 “Father And Son”
- Can I play "Father And Son" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Father And Son" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Father And Son" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Father And Son 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 "Father And Son"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Father And Son" 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 "Father And Son"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Father And Son"?
- "Father And Son" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Father And Son"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Father And Son" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Father And Son"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Father And Son" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.