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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Proud Of Your Boy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Proud Of Your Boy”
- Can I play "Proud Of Your Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Proud Of Your Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Proud Of Your Boy" by Alan Menken played in?
- Proud Of Your Boy is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Proud Of Your Boy" 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 "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- "Proud Of Your Boy" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Proud Of Your Boy" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Proud Of Your Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.