Dad Now
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by Alex Hall
(From the 2023 Album SIDE EFFECTS OF THE HEART)
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
N.C. D
One, two, three
[Verse 1]
D
When did I become the one who couldn't talk at all?
D
She was crying in the bathroom, I was pacing in the hall
G
Took the test three times, every one pink lines
D
We were starting on a family sooner than we wished
D
Went from planning for a honeymoon to planning for a kid
G D
Nine months fly by, first breath, first cry
[Chorus]
G
I guess time keeps on creeping
D
Maybe it happens while we're sleeping
Em
Just last week I was in the backseat
D
Now it's both hands on the wheel
G
Life makes you grow up in a moment
D
Go from knowing it all to knowing
G
I don't know much and there's so much I still gotta figure out
A D
I'll do my best 'cause I guess I'm dad now
[Verse 2]
D
When did I become the one who gets to wear a cape?
D
Fix everything with superglue and keep food on three plates
G
Working overtime to keep on the lights
D
I'm a bucking bronco, every time you ask
D
It used to be my old man's job when [?] broke his back
G
The way it's breaking mine, daddy one more [?]
[Chorus]
G
I guess time keeps on creeping
D
Maybe it happens while we're sleeping
Em
Just last week I was in the backseat
D
Now it's both hands on the wheel
G
Life makes you grow up in a moment
D
Go from knowing it all to knowing
G
I don't know much and there's so much I still gotta figure out
A D
I'll do my best 'cause I guess I'm dad now
[Bridge]
D A
When did I become the one who gets to stand this tall?
G D G
Raising little pencil marks crawling up the wall
[Chorus]
G
I guess time keeps on creeping
D
Even while I hold 'em sleeping
G
Just last week I was in the backseat
D
Now it's both hands on the wheel
G
Life makes you grow up in a moment
D
Go from knowing it all to knowing
A G
I don't know much and there's so much I still gotta figure out
A D
I'll do my best 'cause I guess I'm dad now
G A D
I'll do my best 'cause I guess I'm dad now
[Outro]
D
Ehh-yeah
How to play Dad Now
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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.