Daddy's Hands
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Intro: G C G D G
G D
I remember Daddy´s hands, folded silently in prayer
C G D
And reaching out to hold me, when I had a nightmare
G D
You could read quite a story, in the callouses and lines
C G D G
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind
G D
I remember Daddy´s hands, how they held my Mama tight
C G D
And patted my back, for something done right
G D
There are things that I´ve forgotten, that I loved about the man
C G D G
But I´ll always remember the love in Daddy´s hands
C G
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´
Em C D
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong
G
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
C D
But I´ve come to understand
G C G D G
There was always love in Daddy´s hands
G D
I remember Daddy´s hands, working 'til they bled
C G D
Sacrificed unselfishly, just to keep us all fed
D D
If I could do things over, I´d live my life again
C G D G
And never take for granted the love in Daddy´s hands
C G
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´
Em C D
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong
G
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
C D
But I´ve come to understand
G C G D G
There was always love in Daddy´s hands
C G
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´
Em C D
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong
G
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
C D
But I´ve come to understand
G C G
There was always love .....
D G
In Daddy´s hands
How to play Daddy's Hands
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.