My Lord And Master

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

He is pleased with me.

My Lord and (G6)Mas ter

de clares he’s pleased with me,

what does that (C)mean?

What does he know of me,

this Lord and (G)Mas ter?

When he has (C)looked at me,

what does he (G)see?

(Bm)Some thing young, (Bm)soft and slim, (Gmaj7)paint ed cheek, (Bm)tap ’ring limb, (G)smil ing lips (Em7)all for him.

(Am7)Eyes that shine just for him, (Dsus)so he thinks

just for (D9)him!

Though the (G)man may be

my Lord and (G6)Mas ter,

though he may (G)stud y me

as hard as he (C)can,

the smile be neath my smile

he’ll nev er (G)see.

He’ll nev er (C)know I love

an oth er (Gsus2)man,

he’ll nev er (Cmaj7)know

I (Bm7)love (Cmaj7)an (D7)oth

(D)er

(G6)man!

He is pleased with me.

My Lord and (G6)Mas ter

de clares he’s pleased with me,

what does that (C)mean?

What does he know of me,

this Lord and (G)Mas ter?

When he has (C)looked at me,

what does he (G)see?

(Bm)Some thing young, (Bm)soft and slim, (Gmaj7)paint ed cheek, (Bm)tap ’ring limb, (G)smil ing lips (Em7)all for him.

(Am7)Eyes that shine just for him, (Dsus)so he thinks

just for (D9)him!

Though the (G)man may be

my Lord and (G6)Mas ter,

though he may (G)stud y me

as hard as he (C)can,

the smile be neath my smile

he’ll nev er (G)see.

He’ll nev er (C)know I love

an oth er (Gsus2)man,

he’ll nev er (Cmaj7)know

I (Bm7)love (Cmaj7)an (D7)oth

(D)er

(G6)man!

He is (G6)man!

My Lord And Master — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "My Lord And Master" by Rodgers & Hammerstein: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “My Lord And Master”

What key is "My Lord And Master" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
My Lord And Master 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 Lord And Master"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Lord And Master" 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 Lord And Master"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Lord And Master"?
"My Lord And Master" 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 there a karaoke version of "My Lord And Master" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Lord And Master" by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "My Lord And Master" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "My Lord And Master" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.