A Fathers Heart
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Intro:
E C#m
G#m A
[Verso 1]
E C#m
Years ago we chose a different road,
A
Walked away, just alone.
E C#m
Two teenagers, one fathers heart,
A E
An unknown future from the start.
[Verso 2]
E
We faced the storms, the highs, the lows,
C#m G#m
Learned to stand, learned how to grow.
A E
Hand in hand, side by side,
F#m
Together strong, whatever the tide.
[Refrão]
E G#m A
Together we will always be strong,
E C#m
We can count on each other all along.
E G#m A
No matter where life takes you to,
E C#m A
Ill always be there, standing with you.
E G#m A
Until my final breath is drawn,
E E
Im yours forever, Ill carry on.
[Verso 3]
E C#m
Then my daughter spread her wings and flew,
A
The hardest thing a father goes through.
E G#m C#m
But I knew your strength would light the way,
A E
Youd find your path, youd be okay.
[Verso 4]
E
You never failed, you never fell,
C#m G#m
You showed me more than words can tell.
A E
You are so tough, you are so strong,
F#m
Please don't forget, you are not alone
[Refrão]
E G#m A
Together we will always be strong,
E C#m
We can count on each other all along.
E G#m A
No matter where life takes you to,
E C#m A
Ill always be there, standing with you.
E G#m A
Until my final breath is drawn,
E E
Im yours forever, Ill carry on.
[Verso 5]
C#m
A long road filled with ups and downs,
G#m
So many steps on fragile ground.
A E
And now its time for you to go,
C#m E
To stand alone, to start your own.
[Verso 6]
E
I know youll walk your road with pride,
C#m G#m
I trust the fire that burns inside.
A E
But don't forget, you are not alone
F#m
What ever comes, here is your home
[Refrão]
E G#m A
Together we will always be strong,
E C#m
We can count on each other all along.
E G#m A
No matter where life takes you to,
E C#m A
Ill always be there, standing with you.
E G#m A
Until my final breath is drawn,
E E
Im yours forever, Ill carry on.
[Verso 7]
C F
Now youre both gone, the house is still,
C Dm Am
The silence echoes on the hill.
Bb
My heart is heavy, yet its light,
F Gm C
So proud to see you claim your life.
[Verso 8]
F C
Whatever comes, wherever you roam,
Dm Am
Ill walk beside you, though youre grown.
Bb F
Until my final breath is drawn,
Gm F C F C
Im yours forever, my children will be not alone.
[Refrão]
F Am Bb C
Together we will always be strong,
F Dm C
We can count on each other all along.
F Am Bb C
No matter where life takes you to,
F C Dm Bb
Ill always be there, standing with you.
F Bb
Until my final breath is drawn,
F C F
Im yours forever, Ill carry on.
Solo:
F C Dm Am Bb C
[Verso 9]
F C
Whatever happens, come what may,
Dm Am
Ill be there every night and day.
Bb F
Whenever, wherever, no matter why,
Gm C
Ill stand beside you till the day I die.
F C
In my heart, youre number one,
Dm Am
My love for you will never be done.
Bb F
I love you both more than words can say,
Gm C F
Forever yours, Ill always stay.
[Refrão]
F Bb C
Even when were standing alone,
F Dm C
Our hearts are one, were never gone.
F Am Bb C
Miles apart, yet always near,
F C Dm Bb
Until my final days, hear this clear:
F Am Bb Bbm
No matter where life leads your way,
F F
I'm your dad, till my last day.
How to play A Fathers Heart
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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.