It Wasn't His Child

by Skip Ewing
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It Wasn't His Child" by Skip Ewing 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 Eb, 116 BPM.

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

About “It Wasn't His Child”

Can I learn "It Wasn't His 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 "It Wasn't His Child" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 116 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "It Wasn't His 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 "It Wasn't His Child" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It Wasn't His 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. "It Wasn't His Child" is in the key of Eb at 116 BPM.