God Bless The Child

by Blood, Sweat & Tears
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "God Bless The Child" by Blood, Sweat & Tears 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 G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “God Bless The Child

Can I learn "God Bless The Child" 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 "God Bless The Child" with hands-separate practice in G at 140 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "God Bless The Child"?
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 "God Bless The Child" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "God Bless The Child"?
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. "God Bless The Child" is in the key of G at 140 BPM.

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