What key is "Proud Of Your Boy" in?

"Proud Of Your Boy" by Alan Menken is in the key of D with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Proud Of Your Boy" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Proud Of Your Boy" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Proud Of Your Boy" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?

Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Proud of your boy,

I’ll make you (D)proud of your (D)boy.

Be (A)lieve me, (Bm)bad as I’ve (F#m)been, Ma, you’re (G9)in for a (D)pleas ant sur (Em7)prise.

I’ve wast ed (Bm)time,

I’ve wast ed (Bm)me.

So (Gdim7)say I’m (D)slow for my age, a late (Bm7)bloom er, o (E7)kay, I a (C)gree

that I’ve been (D)one rot ten kid.

Some (A)son, some (D)pride and some joy!

But (A)I’ll get (Bm)o ver these (F#m)lous in’ up, (G9)mess in’ up, (D)screw in’ up (E7sus)times.

You’ll see, Ma, (G)now comes the bet ter part.

Some one’s gon na make (Bm7)good, cross his stu pid heart...

Make good and (Em7)fi nal ly (D)make you

(A)proud of your (D)boy!

(G)Tell me that (A)I’ve been a (G)louse and a (A)loaf er, you (G)won’t get a (A)fight here, no (D)ma’am.

(F)Say I’m a (G)gold brick, a (F)goof off, no (G)good, but that (F)could n’t be (G)all that I (C)am.

(Am)Wa ter flows un der the (D7sus)bridge, let it (D7)pass, let it (G)go.

(Bm7)There’s no good rea son that (E7)you should be lieve me, not (Em7)yet, I know, (A7)but...

(D)Some day and (D)soon,

I’ll make you (D)proud of your (D)boy.

Though (A)I can’t (Bm)make my self (F#m)tall er or (G9)smart er or (D)hand some or (Em)wise.

I’ll (E7)do my (G)best, what else can I do?

Since I was n’t born (Bm7)per fect like Dad or you,

Mom, I will (Em7)try to, (F#m7)try hard to (G)make you (G)proud of your (D)boy!

Proud Of Your Boy by Alan Menken

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Proud Of Your Boy”

What key is "Proud Of Your Boy" in?: "Proud Of Your Boy" by Alan Menken is in the key of D with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Proud Of Your Boy" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Proud Of Your Boy" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Proud Of Your Boy" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.