A Family Song
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E A E
I work all day with my pick and shovel
E
I work on the roads, smoothing on the gravel
E A E
I work in the sun, I always wear a hat
E E
I have two pets, a fish and a cat
[Verso 2]
F Bb F
I work all day, for our local zoo
F C
I look after the monkeys, and the koalas too
F Bb F
I work in the sun, I always wear a hat
F C F
I have two pets, a fish and a cat
[Verso 3]
F# F#
After work we meet, back at our home
F# C#
I'm mom, I'm dad, and I'm Jerome
F# F#
When I work in the sun, I always wear a hat
F# C# F#
I love mom and dad, our fish and our cat
F# C# F#
I love mom and dad, our fish and our cat
How to play A Family Song
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 E. 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.