Dance With My Father
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Intro: D A/C# Bm G G
D A/C# G G/A A
Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocense
D A/C# G G/A A
My father would lift me high, and dance with my mother and me and then
D/F# G Gm/Bb D/A
Spin me around till I fell asleep, then up the stairs he would carry me
E/G# Asus A
And I knew for sure I was loved
D A/C# Bm G
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
Em Bm
I'd play a song that would never ever end reintro:
G Asus A D A/C# Bm G
How I'd love love love, to dance with my father again
When I and my mother would dissagree
To get my way I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
Cause I'd love love love to dance with my father again
G A
Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
D A/C# Bm
And I'd hear how my mother cried for him
G Asus A Em Asus A
I prayed for her even more than me, I prayed for her even more than me
(Re-intro) D A/C# Bm G (then modulate up a whole step)
I know I'm praying for much to much, But could you send back
The only man she loved, I know you don't do it usually
A Bsus B C#m F#m
But dear lord she's dying, to dance with my father again
C13b5 E B/D# A Bsus B E
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream.
How to play Dance With My Father
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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.