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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"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 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”
- 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 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 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 G, 140 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.
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