Abraham's Daughter
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Em D Em D
abraham took isaac's hand
Em D Em
and led him to the lonesome hill
D Em
while his daughter hid and watched
D Em
she dared not breathe she was so still
D Em
just as an angel cried for the slaughter
D Em
abraham's daughter raised her voice
D Em D
then the angel asked her what her
Em
name was she said i have none
D Em
then he asked how can this be
Em D Em
my father never gave me one
D Em
and when he saw her raised for the slaughter
Em
abraham's daughter raised her bow
D Em
how darest you child defy your father
Em
you better let young isaac go
How to play Abraham's Daughter
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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.