Father And Son

by Cat Stevens
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Lyrics

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 — 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 G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 G 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 80 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 chords are used in "Father And Son"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Em, G.
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.

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