My Favorite Things

by Richard Rodgers
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Lyrics

(Em)Rain drops on ros es and whisk ers on kit tens, (Cmaj7)Bright cop per ket tles and warm wool en mit tens, (Am7)Brown pa per (D7)pack ag es (Bm)tied up with (C)string,

(G)These are a (C)few of my (F#m7)fav our ite (B7)things.

(Em)Cream col oured pon ies and crisp ap ple strud els, (Cmaj7)Door bells and sleigh bells and Schnitz el with noo dles, (Am7)Wild geese that (D7)fly with the (Bm)moon on their (C)wings,

(G)These are a (C)few of my (F#m7)fav our ite (B7)things.

(Em)When the dog bites, when the bee (B7)stings, (Em)when I’m feel (Em)ing (C)sad,

I sim ply re mem ber my (A7)fav our ite things and (G)then I don’t (C)feel

(D13)so

(G)bad.

My Favorite Things by Richard Rodgers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “My Favorite Things”

What key is "My Favorite Things" in?
"My Favorite Things" by Richard Rodgers is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "My Favorite Things" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 Favorite Things" 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 Favorite Things"?
This arrangement of "My Favorite Things" uses 12 chords: A7, Am7, B7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "My Favorite Things" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Richard Rodgers can I play here?
Try "Do-Re-Mi", "Blue Moon". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.