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Them that’s got seem shall get get.
Them that’s not (Bb)shall lose.
So (Dm)the Bi ble (Dm)says
and it (G7)still is news.
’Cause Ma ma, may have
and Pa pa may have
but God bless’ the (E7)child that’s got his (Am7)own.
Well, that’s got his (G7)own.
And the strong seem shall get get.
while the weak (Bb)ones fade.
Emp (Dm)ty pock ets (Dm)don’t
ev er (G7)make the grade.
’Cause Ma ma, may have
and Pa pa may have
but God bless’ the (E7)child that’s got his (Am7)own.
Well, That’s got his (G7)own.
And
And when you got (Em)mon ey,
you got lots of friends.
They’re crowd in’ (Bm7)’round
your (Gmaj9)door.
When the mon ey’s gone
and all your spend in’ ends,
they won’t be (E7)’round
an y (A)more,
no,
no, no.
And (G7)rich re la tions (Bb)may give you
a crust of (Bb)bread and such.
You (Dm)can help your self
but (G7)don’t take too much.
Ma ma may have
and Pa pa may have
but God bless’ the (E7)child that’s got his (Am7)own.
That’s got his own.
(E7)child who can stand up and say,
(CN.C.)“I’ve got my own.”
Ev ’ry (Bm7)child’s got to (Am7)have (G7)his own,
well.
God Bless The Child — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "God Bless The Child" 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, 140 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 “God Bless The Child”
- Can I play "God Bless The Child" 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 "God Bless The Child" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "God Bless The Child" by Blood, Sweat & Tears played in?
- God Bless The Child 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 "God Bless The Child"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "God Bless The Child" 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 "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 Blood, Sweat & Tears. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "God Bless The Child"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, C7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Blood, Sweat & Tears can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW", "AND WHEN I DIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "God Bless The Child"?
- 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. "God Bless The Child" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "God Bless The Child"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "God Bless The Child" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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