The Father's Song

by Matt Redman
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Father's Song" 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 Ab, 90 BPM.

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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.

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