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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "God Bless The Child" by Blood, Sweat & Tears: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "God Bless The Child" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "God Bless The Child" by Blood, Sweat & Tears. 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 "God Bless The Child" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "God Bless The Child" 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.