A Family Tie
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CAPO: 4
Intro: C
verse 1
Her husband is a decent man
C
Kind as anyone you know
But whiskey got a hold of him
C
And won't let go
And even though she hates him when he's stumbling
F G
Her heart still breaks his fall
[Refrão]
N.C. C G/B Dm G
It is a family tie
C G/B Dm G
It is a family tie
Am G
It is a family tie
N.C. C
That binds
verse 2
My son who I have loved so much
C
Still has somehow lost his way
He causes me such pain
C
Every day
And you might say, how many times can you forgive
F G
Oh, I cannot count that high
[Refrão]
N.C. C G/B Dm G
It is a family tie
C G/B Dm G
It is a family tie
Am G
It is a family tie
N.C. C
That binds
Bridge
It is the very best of gifts god gave
C
You have it with you from the cradle to the grave
[Refrão]
N.C. C G/B Dm G
It is a family tie
C G/B Dm G
It is a family tie
Am G
It is a family tie
N.C. C
That binds
How to play A Family Tie
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 C. 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.