Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
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Chorus
C
Daddy was an old time preacher man
G7
He preached the word of God throughout the land
F C
He praeached so plain a child could understand
G7 C
Yes daddy was an old time preacher man
C
He told the people of the need to pray
G7
He talked about God's wrath on Judgement Day
F C
He preached about that great eternity
G7 C
He preached hell so hot that you could feel the heat
C
Daddy was an old time preacher man
G7
And Leona would get up to testify
C G7
As we'd sing in the sweet by and by
C F Bb
Then we'd sing I'm on my way to Canaan's Land
C G7 C
Yes daddy was an old time preacher man
C
Revivals and camps meetin's with four weeks
G7
Folks came from all around to hear him preach
F C
Daddy said if one is saved it's worth it all
G7 C
But the aisles were always filled to altar call
Repeat Chorus
C
Daddy worked for God but asked no pay
G7
For he believed that God provides away
F C
We never had a lot but we got by
G7 C
I guess it's cause the Lord was on my daddy's side
C
Yes daddy was an old time preacher man
G7 F C
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
C F C G7 C
I'm on my way to Canaan's Land yes daddy was an old time preacher man
G7 F C
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
F C G7 C
I'm on my way to Canaan's Land yes daddy was an old time preacher man
How to play Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
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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.