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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Footprints" by Molly Kate Kestner in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 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”
- Can I learn "Footprints" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Footprints" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 70 BPM.
- What key is "Footprints" by Molly Kate Kestner played in?
- Footprints is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Footprints"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Footprints" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Footprints"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Footprints" is in the key of Eb at 70 BPM.
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