Other arrangements of Father Figure
Pick a learning view.
That’s all I want ed,
some thing spe cial, some thing (Ab)sa cred
in your (Bb)eyes.
For just one mo ment
to be bold and (Ab)na ked
at your (Bb)side.
Some times I think that you nev (Ab)er
un der stand me.
May be this time is for ev (Ab)er,
say it can be,
(F)whoa, whoa.
That’s all you want ed,
some thing spe cial, some one (Ab)sa cred,
in your (Bb)life.
Just for one mo ment
just to be warm and my na ba by’s
at my (Bb)side.
Some times I think that you’ll nev (Ab)er
un der stand me.
But some thing tells me to geth (Ab)er,
we’d be hap py,
(F)whoa, whoa.
(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, put your ti ny hand in mine.
(Ab)I will be your preach er, teach er, an y thing you have in mind.
(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, I have had e nough of crime.
(Ab)I will be the one who loves you till the end of time.
If you were the des ber ert, ones be the (Gb)sea.
If you ev er hun but ger, laughed ger for (Gb)me.
What ev er you ask for, that’s what I’ll (Bb)be.
So when you re mem ber the ones who have (Gb)lied, who said that they cared, but then laughed as you (Gb)me.
What ev er you ask for, that’s what I’ll (Bb)be.
(Gb)cried, beau ti ful dar ling,
(Fsus)don’t think of me.
Be cause all I ev er want ed,
it’s in your (Bb)eyes,
ba by.
And love can’t (Bb)lie.
(Gb)(Greet me with the eyes of a child.)
My love is al ways tell ing me so.
(Gb)(Heav en is a kiss and a smile.)
Just hold on, hold on, I (F)won’t let you go.
(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, put your ti ny hand in mine.
(Ab)I will be your preach er, teach er, an y thing you have in mind.
(Bb)I will be your fa ther fig ure, I have had e nough of crime, so (Ab)I am gon na love you till the end of (Bb)time.
will be your fa ther,) I will be your,
(Ab)(I will be your preach er.)
(Bb)(I will be your fa ther,) I will be your,
(Ab)I will be the one who
(CN.C.)loves till the end of time.
Father Figure — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Father Figure" by George Michael: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Father Figure”
- What key is "Father Figure" by George Michael played in?
- Father Figure is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Father Figure"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Father Figure" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Father Figure"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Father Figure"?
- "Father Figure" was originally performed by George Michael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Father Figure"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, C, F, Fsus4, Gb.
- What other songs by George Michael can I play here?
- Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Father Figure" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Father Figure" by George Michael. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Father Figure" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Father Figure" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.