My Father

by Judy Collins
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "My Father" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 60 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “My Father

Can I play "My Father" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "My Father" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Father" by Judy Collins played in?
My Father 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 "My Father"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Father" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "My Father"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Father"?
"My Father" was originally performed by Judy Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Father"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cm7, Db, Eb, F, +8 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "My Father"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "My Father" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "My Father"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Father" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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