Ask Your Father
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Intro E A E A
E C#m B
E A E
I know you have questions
E A E C#m B
And you have a lot you need to say
E A E
All my imperfections
E A E C#m B
I hope that they don't get in the way
A C#m B
Cause I've loved you since the day you were born
A C#m B
And nothing's gonna change that, that's for sure
C#m A E
No matter if the day is calm or it gets wild
C#m A E
No matter what you become, you'll be my child
C#m B/D# E
When the world gets darker
F#m E/G# A
I'll be a layer of armor
C#m B/D# E Bsus B
Stand here in this harbor and get out of the wind
A7M C#m A
Oh, whatever I can give to you, I offer
E A E
Just ask your father
E A E
Sneaking in at midnight
E A E C#m B
Just to see you sleeping peaceful ly
E A E
I hope you know it's alright
E A E C#m B
That you'll always have whatever you need
C#m A E
No matter if the day is calm or it gets wild
C#m A E
No matter what you become, you'll be my child
C#m B/D# E
When the world gets darker
F#m E/G# A
I'll be a layer of armor
C#m B/D# E B4 B
Stand here in this harbor and get out of the wind
A7M C#m A
Oh, whatever I can give to you, I offer
C#m
Just ask your father
( A E F#m E/G# )
( A B4 B )
C#m A E
No matter if the day is calm or it gets wild
C#m A E
No matter what you become, you'll be my child
C#m B/D# E
When the world gets darker
F#m E/G# A
I'll be a layer of armor
C#m B/D# E B4 B
Stand here in this harbor and get out of the wind
A7M C#m A
Oh, whatever I can give to you, I offer
E A E
Just ask your father
Final E A E
How to play Ask Your Father
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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.