My Father

by Judy Collins
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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.

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My Father — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "My Father" by Judy Collins 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, 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 learn "My Father" 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 "My Father" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 60 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "My Father"?
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 "My Father" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "My Father"?
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. "My Father" is in the key of Eb at 60 BPM.

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