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He was her man,
(Bb)she was his (Ab)wife.
And late (Bb)one (Cm)win (Bb)ter (Eb)night, he knelt by her,
(Gm)as she
gave birth,
but it was n’t his (F7sus)child,
it was n’t his (Ab)child.
Yet still he took him as his (Ab)own,
and as (Bb)he (Cm)watched (Bb)him (Eb)grow, it brought him joy.
(Gm)He loved
that boy,
but it was n’t his (F7sus)child,
it (Eb)was n’t his (Ab)child.
And like his fa ther, he was strong and kind and good.
And I be (Eb)lieve he did his (Bbsus2)best.
It was n’t eas y for him, but (Ab)he did all he could.
His son was (Eb)dif f’rent from the rest.
It was n’t his (Ab)child,
it was n’t his (F7sus)child.
He grew up with his hands in wood.
And he (F7)died
with his (Ab)hands in wood.
He was God’s
child,
He was God’s
child.
He was her man,
(Bb)she was his (Ab)wife
and late (Bb)one (Cm)win (Bb)ter (Eb)night, he knelt by her
(Bb)as she
gave birth,
but it was n’t his (F7sus)child.
It was God’s
child.
It Wasn't His Child — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Wasn't His 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 Eb, 116 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 “It Wasn't His Child”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Wasn't His 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 "It Wasn't His Child" by Skip Ewing played in?
- It Wasn't His Child is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Wasn't His Child"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Wasn't His 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 "It Wasn't His Child"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Wasn't His Child"?
- "It Wasn't His Child" was originally performed by Skip Ewing. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Wasn't His Child"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Cm, Csus4, Eb, F7, Gm.
- 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 "It Wasn't His Child". Key of Eb, 116 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.