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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 — 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.
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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Father's Song"?
- 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 "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 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 "The Father's Song". Key of Ab, 90 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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