Daddy
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Daddy
Intro: Bb
Eb
He smelt the briny ocean when he was seventeen
Dm F
just said goodbye, cause sailors never cry
Bb
When the life ashore became no more
Eb Dm
Than just a point of dad, he tried to realize
F
The words the old man said
[Refrão] Bb Eb
Son, you'll never live in Clover
Bb Eb
But the last word's up to you
Bb Eb
If you really thought it over
Dm Bb
Do what you must do
Eb
Daddy, I don't know if I'm wrong
Bb C F
Daaaaaad, it's there where I belong
Bb Eb
Daddy, once I'll be back to sea
Bb Eb Bb
If at home it's really better like you said to me.
Eb
He sailed across the seven seas from England to Japan
Dm F
He saw all the places in the world.
Bb Eb
But somewhere in his heart, there is a start of yearning for
Dm F
the land he left behind, that he adored.
[Refrão] Bb Eb
Son, you'll never live in Clover
Bb Eb
But the last word's up to you
Bb Eb
If you really thought it over
Dm Bb
Do what you must do
Eb
Daddy, I know that I was wrong
Bb C F
Daaaaaad I'm back where I belong
Bb Eb
Daddy, those words you used to say
Bb Eb Dm Bb
That at home it's really better feel it every day
(repeate)
How to play Daddy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.