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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Proud Of Your Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Proud Of Your Boy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Proud Of Your Boy". Key of D, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.