How to play Father and Son by Cat Stevens

Key, tempo & difficulty

Father and Son is played in the key of G Major, at 72 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Father and Son

How to play Father and Son on guitar

Looking for Father and Son guitar chords? Father and Son by Cat Stevens is played in the key of G Major. The main guitar chords are G, D, C, Am, Em, Bm. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Father and Son on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Father and Son chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Father and Son on piano

Want to play Father and Son on piano? Father and Son by Cat Stevens is played in the key of G Major. The piano chords are G, D, C, Am, Em, Bm. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Father and Son at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Father and Son on ukulele

Father and Son translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of G Major. The ukulele chords are G, D, C, Am, Em, Bm. If you're searching for easy Father and Son ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Father and Son on bass

The bass line for Father and Son by Cat Stevens follows the chord progression in the key of G Major. The chords are G, D, C, Am, Em, Bm. SongView's AI transcribes the Father and Son bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Father and Son

To practice Father and Son efficiently, start by learning the G, D, C, Am chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Father and Son is in the key of G Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Father and Son at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.