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(Bb)Mom and Dad told me,
when you were on the way,
they would n’t love me
an y less.
Well, (Bb)I did n’t be lieve them;
I thought you’d take my place.
I did n’t know a best friend’s what I’d (Eb)get.
(F)Through the years, I’d make mis takes so (Eb)you would n’t have to make ’em.
(F)I took chanc es ev ’ry day so (Eb)you’d know when to take ’em.
You can fol low my foot prints,
but you don’t have to (Eb)fill my shoes.
It’s just a (Gm)path for you to fol low if you so choose.
You can take the road less trav eled;
yeah, I’d prob ’ly (Eb)do that, too.
But if you’re (Gm)lost and feel ing bro ken through and through,
you can fol low the foot prints
I left for you.
I (Bb)know it was n’t eas y,
learn ing how to share.
But (Gm)now we get to share the mem o (Eb)ries.
And (Bb)all the times we ar gued, swore we’d (Eb)nev er speak a gain,
know deep down that I loved you e ven then.
(F)Through the years, I’d make mis takes so (Eb)you would n’t have to make ’em.
(F)I took chanc es ev ’ry day so (Eb)you’d know when to take ’em.
You can fol low my foot prints
I left for you.
Whoa, (Gm)oh,
oh, (Ebmaj7)oh.
Whoa, (Gm)oh,
(F)oh, oh.
And (F)if one day you run right past me (Eb)chas ing down your dreams,
I (F)hope that I can look a head and you’ll (Eb)turn and say to me:
You can fol low my foot prints,
but you don’t have to (Ebsus2)fill my shoes.
It’s just a (Gm)path for you to fol low if you so choose.
You can take the road less trav eled; yeah, I’d prob ’ly (Ebsus2)do that, too.
But if you’re (Gm)lost and feel ing (Dm)bro ken down and bruised,
you can fol low the foot prints
I left for you.
You can fol low my foot prints
I left for you.
Footprints — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Footprints" by Molly Kate Kestner: 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, 70 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 “Footprints”
- What key is "Footprints" by Molly Kate Kestner played in?
- Footprints 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 "Footprints"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Footprints" 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 "Footprints"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Footprints"?
- "Footprints" was originally performed by Molly Kate Kestner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Footprints"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Molly Kate Kestner can I play here?
- Try "His Daughter". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Footprints" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Footprints" by Molly Kate Kestner. 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 "Footprints" 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 "Footprints" 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.