My Favorite Thing
View chords used in this chart
Em Em9 Em Em9
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
C7M
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Am D9 G C
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
G C Am B7
These are a few of my favorite things
Em Em9 Em Em9
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
C7M
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Am D9 G C
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
G C Am B7 E (4 measures)
These are a few of my favorite things
E E9 E E9
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
A A9 A A9
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Am D9 G C
Silver white winters that melt into springs
G C Am B7
These are a few of my favorite things
Em Am B7
When the dog bites, when the bee stings
Em C
When I'm feeling sad
C A7
I simply remember my favorite things
G C C#dim
And then I don't feel
D7 G D7 G
So bad
How to play My Favorite Thing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.