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It was the third of Sep tem nev er got a chance to see him.
day I’ll al ways re Nev er heard in’ but bad things a bout him.
that was the day ing on you that my dad dy died.
I nev er got a chance to see him.
day I’ll al ways re Nev er heard in’ but bad things a bout him.
Ma ma, I’m de ing on you to tell me the truth.
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Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
Hey Ma ma, is it true what they say, that Pa pa nev er worked a day in his life?
And Ma ma,
bad talk goin’ a round town say that Pa pa had three out side chil dren and an oth er wife.
And that ain’t right.
Heard some talk a bout Pa pa do in’ some store front preach in’.
Talk in’ ’bout sav in’ souls and all the time preach ing,
heal ing and then steal ing in the name of the Lord.
I heard Pa pa call him self a Jack of all in’.
trades.
Tell me, is that what sent Pa pa to an ear ly grave?
Folks say Pa pa would pend ing on you beg, bor row, steal to tell me the pay his bills.
Hey, Ma ma,
folks say Pa pa nev er was much on of think in’.
trades.
Tell Spent most of his time chas in’ wom en and drink in’.
Ma ma, Pa I’m de pend ing on you beg, bor row, steal to tell me the truth.
his bills.
Hey, Ma ma,
“Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
“Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" 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. "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" is in A.
- What key is "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by The Temptations played in?
- Papa Was A Rollin' Stone is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- This arrangement uses 1 chord: Am7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" 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. "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.