What key is "My Father" in?

"My Father" by Judy Collins is in the key of Eb 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.

Lyrics

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 Father by Judy Collins

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb 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 Eb 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.

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My Father by Judy Collins

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