My Favorite Things

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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(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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"My Favorite Things" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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

About β€œMy Favorite Things”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Favorite Things"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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.
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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Favorite Things". Key of G, 144 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 β€” 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.