My (Bb)All my (Bbmaj7)sis ters (Gm7)soon were gone
to (Eb)Den
ver (Cm7)and
Chey (Bb)enne;
mar ry (F)ing their (Gm)grown up dreams, (Bb)life, the (Eb)li lac (Cm7)and the (Fsus)man.
(Gm7)I stayed be hind (C7)the young est still,
on ly a danced a (F6)lone.
The col ors of my (Bb7)fa ther’s dreams fa (Eb)ded
with out a (Bb)sigh.
My (Bb)And I (Bbmaj7)live in (Gm7)Par is now,
my (Eb)chil
dren (Cm7)dance
and (Bb)dream.
Hearing the (F)ways of (Gm)a min er’s (Bb)life, in (Eb)worlds they’ve (Cm7)nev er (Fsus)seen.
(Gm7)I sail my mem (C7)o ries a far,
like boats a cross the (F6)Siene.
And watch the Par is (Bb7)sun set in my (Eb)fa
ther’s eyes a (Bb)gain.
My
My Father by Judy Collins
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “My Father”
- What key is "My Father" in?
- "My Father" by Judy Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "My Father" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "My Father" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "My Father"?
- This arrangement of "My Father" uses 16 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cm7, Db, Eb, F, +8 more.
- How long does it take to learn "My Father" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?
- Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES", "SINCE YOU'VE ASKED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.