Daddys Working Boots
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Daddys Working Boots Acústico Cifra por Dolly Parton
Dolly Plays sings this in the key of Bb (capo3), Porter Wagner plays this in the key of A (capo2). In both versions they shift the key up for the second verse and chorus.
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3rd traste
[Intro]
C G D G
[Verse 1]
G C G
My dear hard workin' daddy works his life away for us
D7
That's the way that daddy shows to us his love
C
And daddy's two hard working hands
G
They're callous and they're sore
C G D G
And daddy's workin' boots have walked a million miles or more
C G
As long as I remember, I remember Daddy workin'
D7
Workin' on the job or either on the farm
C G
Trying to provide for the family that he loves
C G D G
And daddy's workin' boots have taken many steps for us
[Chorus]
D C G
Daddy's workin' boots have served as his foundation
C G
Though just like him, they're tired and worn
D7
For years they've helped him stand
C G
Daddy's working boots have filled their obligation
C G D
They've walked that rocky road with a mighty, mighty man
[Verse 2]
G C G
Dear lord above, I know up there my daddy's got a mansion
D7
And a great reward that's long been overdue
C G
And when it comes my daddy's time to be with you in heaven
C G D
Won't ya let him walk your golden streets
G
In a pair of brand new golden boots?
[Chorus]
D C G
Daddy's workin' boots have served as his foundation
C G
Though just like him, they're tired and worn
D7
For years they've helped him stand
C G
Daddy's working boots have filled their obligation
C G D G
They've walked that rocky road with a mighty, mighty man
G
Daddy's workin' boots
[end fade out with harmonica]
How to play Daddys Working Boots
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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.