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I have heard so (Eb)man y songs,
lis tened to a (Ab)thou sand tongues.
But (Fm7)there is one
that (Bb7sus)sounds a bove
them all.
The Fa ther’s song, the (Bb)Fa ther’s love,
You sung it o ver (Ab)me and for e (Fm7)ter ni ty
it’s (Bb7sus)writ ten on
(Bb7)my (Eb)heart.
Heav en’s per fect mel o dy,
the Cre a tor’s sym pho ny.
You are sing ing o ver me
the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Cm)song.
(Eb)Heav en’s per fect mys ter y,
the King of love has sent for me.
And now You’re sing ing o ver me
the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Eb)song.
I have heard so (Eb)man y songs,
lis tened to a (Ab)thou sand tongues.
But (Fm7)there is one
that (Bb7sus)sounds a bove
them all.
The Fa ther’s song, the (Bb)Fa ther’s love,
You sung it o ver (Ab)me and for e (Fm7)ter ni ty
it’s (Bb7sus)writ ten on
(Bb7)my (Eb)heart.
Heav en’s per fect mel o dy,
the Cre a tor’s sym pho ny.
You are sing ing o ver me
the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Cm)song.
(Eb)Heav en’s per fect mys ter y,
the King of love has sent for me.
And now You’re sing ing o ver me
the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Eb)song.
(Eb)song.
It’s (Eb)heav en’s per fect mys ter y,
the King of love has sent for me.
And now You’re sing ing o ver me
the Fa (Bb7)ther’s (Eb)song.
The Fa ther’s song, the (Eb)Fa ther’s love,
You sung it o ver (Ab)me and for e (Fm7)ter ni ty
it’s (Bb7sus)writ ten on
my (Cm7)heart.
It’s writ ten on my heart.
You’re sing ing o ver (Cm7)me,
Fa ther.
The Father's Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Father's Song" by Matt Redman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
This arrangement is a beautiful exercise in smooth chord transitions across a rich set of eleven chords in Ab major, and at 90 BPM you have just enough time to think — but not enough to hesitate.
Your left hand plays block bass, so focus on locking in those root positions cleanly before adding the right hand; the extended voicings like Cm9 and Fm7 require you to spread your fingers wide, so isolate those shapes until they feel natural under your hand.
The trickiest moments will be moving between Cm7 and Ebsus2, and shifting from Gm7 to Ab6 — practice those two-chord pairs in a slow loop until the motion is automatic.
Use the sustain pedal generously but change it precisely on each chord shift to keep the peaceful mood without muddiness.
I'd suggest hands-separate work first, then combine at around 65 BPM before building up to tempo.
This is the kind of song that will genuinely strengthen your confidence with seventh and extended chords in a flat key — once these shapes are in your hands, you'll find dozens of other ballads suddenly feel more approachable.
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About “The Father's Song”
- What key is "The Father's Song" by Matt Redman played in?
- The Father's Song is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Father's Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Father's Song" 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 "The Father's Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Father's Song"?
- "The Father's Song" was originally performed by Matt Redman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Father's Song"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Cm9, Eb, +3 more.
- What other songs by Matt Redman can I play here?
- Try "Better Is One Day", "Let My Words Be Few", "GRACEFULLY BROKEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Father's Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Father's Song" by Matt Redman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Father's Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Father's Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.