Dad Song
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[Verso 1]
C G D Em D
Sometimes you text me your favourite lyrics of mine
C G D Em
The first thing that I do is smile, the second is check the time
C G
Cause if it's late, then you've been drinking
D Em D
If you've been drinking, you tell the truth
C G D G
No, I don't get angry, I'll take what I can get from you
[Refrão]
Bm C
Don't wait for me to sing it
G G/F# C
Just ask me what you want to know
C G D C G Bm C
God, I'm such a hypocrite, writing this instead of picking up the phone
C G D Em D
C G D Em D
[Verso 2]
C G D Em D
Recently you told me that you've kept a diary
C G D
You found a gap from '96 to 2015
C G D Em D
The year I was born to the year I left the house
C G D G
If you could go back, what would you have written about?
[Refrão]
Bm C
Don't let me get you all wrong
G G/F# C
Just show me who you really are
C G Bm C G D/F# C
Do you know who that is, maybe you do, but if you don't, then it's not too late to start
C G D Em D
C G D (x4)
[Verso 3]
C G D Em D
I finally called you after Kelly's dad got diagnosed
C G D
Through my tears I told you that I wanna be close
C G D Em D
I could barely choke it out, asking if you want that too
C G D G
You said, "Honey I'd get on a plane right now if you asked me to"
[Refrão]
Bm C
Don't wait till he's a memory
G G/F# C
Just go to Florida, have some fun
C G Bm C
Football on the TV, talking till we fall asleep
G D/F# C
You're my number one
How to play Dad Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.