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Jim my Ray was a preach er’s son.
When his (A7)dad dy would vis it, he’d come a long.
When they gath ered ’round the par lor talk in’, cous in Jim my would take me walk in’, out through the back yard we’d go walk in’.
Then he’d look in to my eyes.
Lord knows, to my sur prise...
The (E)on ly one who could ev er reach me was the son of a preach er man.
The on ly boy who could ev er teach me was the son of a preach er man.
Yes, he was, he (B7)was.
Ooh, yes, he was.
Be ing good is n’t al ways eas y, no mat ter how hard I try.
When he start ed sweet talk in’ to me, he’d come ’n’ tell me ev ’ry thing is all right, kiss and tell me ev ’ry thing is all right.
Can I sneak a way a gain to night?
The (E)on ly one who could ev er reach me was the son of a preach er man.
The on ly boy who could ev er teach me was the son of a preach er man.
Yes, he was, he (B7)was,
(A7)ooh.
How well I re mem ber the look that was in his eyes, steal ing kiss es from me on the sky, tak in’ time to make time,
tell in’ me he’s all mine,
learn in’ from each oth er’s know in’, look in’ to see how much we’ve grown.
The (A)on ly one who could ev er reach me was the son of a preach er man.
The on ly boy who could ev er teach me was the son of a preach er man.
Yes, he was, he (E7)was.
Oh,
the (A)on ly one who could ev er reach me was the son of a preach er man.
The on ly boy who could ev er teach me was the son of a preach er man.
Yes, he was, he (E7)was.
Oh,
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Son-of-a-preacher Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"Son-of-a-preacher Man" 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 E, 100 BPM.
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About “Son-of-a-preacher Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Son-of-a-preacher Man"?
- 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 "Son-of-a-preacher Man" by Linda Eder played in?
- Son-of-a-preacher Man is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Son-of-a-preacher Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Son-of-a-preacher Man" 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 "Son-of-a-preacher Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Son-of-a-preacher Man"?
- "Son-of-a-preacher Man" was originally performed by Linda Eder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Son-of-a-preacher Man"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, D, E, E7, Epow.
- What other songs by Linda Eder can I play here?
- Try "I Am What I Am", "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE", "We're All Alone". 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 "Son-of-a-preacher Man". Key of E, 100 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.
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