My Favorite Things

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

(Em)Rain drops on ros es and (Em)whisk ers on (Em)kit tens, (C)bright cop per ket tles and warm wool en mit tens, (Am)brown pa per (D7)pack ag es (G)tied up with (C)strings,

(G)these are a (C)few of my (F#)fa vor ite (B7)things.

(Em)Cream col ored pon ies and (Em)crisp ap ple (Em)stru dels, (C)door bells and sleigh bells and schnitz el with noo dles, (Am)wild geese that (D7)fly with the (G)moon on their (C)wings,

(G)these are a (C)few of my (F#)fa vor ite (B7)things.

(E)Girls in white dress es with (E)blue sat in (E)sash es, (A)snow flakes that stay on my nose and eye lash es, (Am)sil ver white (D7)win ters that (G)melt in to (C)springs,

(G)these are a (C)few of my (F#)fa vor ite (F#dim)things.

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

I sim ply re (Am)mem ber my (A7)fa vor ite things and (G)then I don’t (D7)feel

(D9)so

(G)bad.

My Favorite Things β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"My Favorite Things" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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

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Where are the chord symbols for "My Favorite Things" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Favorite Things" is in G.
What key is "My Favorite Things" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
My Favorite Things is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Favorite Things"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Favorite Things" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "My Favorite Things"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Favorite Things"?
"My Favorite Things" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "My Favorite Things" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Favorite Things" is in the key of G at 144 BPM.
What chords are in "My Favorite Things"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.