A Letter To Mom
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[Intro ]
A D Dm (x2)
[Verso 1]
A
No moms ever perfect so they say
D
Most would never claim that anyway
Bm
They just do the best they can
Bm
Brand new baby in their hands
A/C# D F#m E
Trying to figure it out, trying to figure it out
A
Sleepless nights turn into worried years
D
Days of pride and moments full of fear
Bm
The biggest ache down in your soul
Bm
One day youll have to let them go
A/C# D F#m Esus E
And watch them fly, watch them fly
[Refrão]
A C#m
Mom, I know Ill never know just what it takes
Gb/E A/C# D
To walk the road youve walked it took a lot of grace
Dm A
Those faithful folded hands made me the man I am
Bm E A
I know its true, so Mom, thank you
[Verso 2]
A
We both agree weve had our ups and downs
D
But looking back its all been holy ground
Bm
Cause God has been there every step
Bm A/C#
The miracles in all the mess
D F#m Esus E
Look at us now, oh look at us now
[Refrão]
A C#m
Mom, I know Ill never know just what it takes
Gb/E A/C# D
To walk the road youve walked it took a lot of grace
Dm A
Those faithful folded hands made me the man I am
Bm E A
I know its true, so Mom, thank you
[Ponte]
D
Its like we both grew up together
A
I know I wont have you forever
Bsus
Youre getting older now
Bm Esus E
Sure hope I made you proud
[Refrão]
A C#m
Mom, I know Ill never know just what it takes
Gb/E A/C# D
To walk the road youve walked it took a lot of grace
Dm A
Those faithful folded hands made me the man I am
Bm E C# F#m A/E
I know its true, so Mom, thank yo - u
Bm E A D Dm
I just gotta say . . . Thank You
(END ON) A
How to play A Letter To Mom
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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.