Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore
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Intro: (D) (A) (D)
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D A D
Daddy doesn't pray anymore
G A
Guess he's finished talkin' to the Lord
G A D G
He used to fold his ha-nds and bow his head down to the floor
D A D
Daddy doesn't pray any-more
D A D
I re-member even when the ti-mes were bad
G A
He'd thank Jesus for everything he had
G A D G
A good wife and three chil-dren, the food upon our plates
D A D
yeah, everything was right when he said grace
(Chorus)
D A D
There was a time when we didn't ge-t along
G A
'Cause I thought I was right, and he was wrong
G A D G
Still-when I'd lay down at-night, I'd hear him get-down on his knees
D A D
And say a little prayer fo-r me
(Chorus)
D A D
To-day, I followed Daddy down to church
G A
Listened to the preacher read God's words
G A D G
And-we sang his favorite hymn, but Daddy didn't make a sound
D A D
And-this-afternoon we'll lay him in the ground
(Chorus)
How to play Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.