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Them that’s (Cmaj7)got (C7)shall (F6)get, them that’s (Cmaj7)not (C7)shall (F6)lose, so the (C7)Bi ble said, and it (G7)still is (C7)news;
(F)Ma ma may have,
(Bb7)Pa pa may have, but (A7)God bless’ the child that’s (G7)got his own,
that’s (C)got his own!
Yes, (G7sus)the (Cmaj7)strong (C7)gets (F6)more, while the (Cmaj7)weak (C7)ones (F6)fade, emp ty (C7)pock ets don’t ev er (G7)make the (C7)grade;
(F)Ma ma may have,
(Bb7)Pa pa may have, but (A7)God bless’ the child that’s (G7)got his own,
that’s (C)got his own!
(Am)Mon ey, you got (Am7)lots o’ (Am6)friends
(Em)crowd in’ ’round the (B7)door.
(Am)When you’re gone and (Am7)spend in’ (Am6)ends,
(A7)they don’t come no (Ab)more.
Rich re (F6)la tions give, crust of (F6)bread and such, you can (C7)help you self, but don’t (Db7)take too (C7)much!
(F)Ma ma may have,
(Bb7)Pa pa may have, but (A7)God bless’ the child that’s (G7)got his own!
That’s (C)got his own.
Them (G7sus)that’s (Cmaj7)got (C7)shall (F6)get, them that’s (Cmaj7)not (C7)shall (F6)lose, so the (C7)Bi ble said, and it (G7)still is (C7)news;
(F)Ma ma may have,
(Bb7)Pa pa may have, but (A7)God bless’ the child that’s (G7)got his own,
that’s (C)got his own!
Yes, (G7sus)the (Cmaj7)strong (C7)gets (F6)more, while the (Cmaj7)weak (C7)ones (F6)fade, emp ty (C7)pock ets don’t ev er (G7)make the (C7)grade;
(F)Ma ma may have,
(Bb7)Pa pa may have, but (A7)God bless’ the child that’s (G7)got his own,
that’s (C)got his own!
(Am)Mon ey, you got (Am7)lots o’ (Am6)friends
(Em)crowd in’ ’round the (B7)door.
(Am)When you’re gone and (Am7)spend in’ (Am6)ends,
(A7)they don’t come no (Ab)more.
Rich re (F6)la tions give, crust of (F6)bread and such, you can (C7)help you self, but don’t (Db7)take too (C7)much!
(F)Ma ma may have,
(Bb7)Pa pa may have, but (A7)God bless’ the child that’s (G7)got his own!
That’s (C)got his own.
Them (G7sus)that’s (C6/9)got his own.
God Bless' The Child — Simple Sheet Music
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"God Bless' The Child" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “God Bless' The Child”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "God Bless' The Child"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "God Bless' The Child" by Billie Holiday played in?
- God Bless' The Child is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "God Bless' The Child"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "God Bless' The Child" 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 "God Bless' The Child"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "God Bless' The Child"?
- "God Bless' The Child" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
- Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "God Bless' The Child". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.