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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Proud Of Your Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 116 BPM.
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About “Proud Of Your Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Proud Of Your Boy" 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. "Proud Of Your Boy" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Proud Of Your Boy" 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. "Proud Of Your Boy" is in the key of D at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.