Father And Son

by Cat Stevens
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It’s not (G)time to make a change; just re (C)lax, take it eas y.

You’re still (G)young, that’s your (Em)fault.

There’s so (D)much you have to know.

through.

Find a (G)girl, set tle down.

If you (C)want, you can (Am7)mar ry.

Look at (G)me: I am (Em)old, but I’m (Am)hap py.

I was (G)once like you are (D)now and I (Am7)know that it’s not eas y to be (Em)hard, when you’ve hard er to thing ig ing (D)nore it.

But take your (G)time, think a lot.

Think of ev ’ry thing you’ve got for you will (G)still be here to (Em)mor row, but your (D)dreams may (G)not.

How can (G)I try to ex (Bm7)plain?

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

It’s (G)al ways been the (Em)same, same old (Am)sto ry.

From the (G)mo ment I could (Bm7)talk, I was (C)or dered to lis ten, now there’s a (G)way, and I (Em)know that I (D)have to (G)go a way, I (D)know I (C)have to (G)go.

It’s not they know, not (Am7)me, now there’s a (G)way, and I (Em)know that I (D)have to (G)go a way, I (D)know I (C)have to (G)go.

Father And Son by Cat Stevens

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 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 G with a tempo of 80 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.
What chords are used in "Father And Son"?
This arrangement of "Father And Son" uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Em, G.
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.

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