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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.
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My Father — Simple Sheet Music
"My Father" 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, 60 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Father”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Father"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "My Father". Key of Eb, 60 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.
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