Dear Dad
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
1st traste
[Intro]
C
Hey, this is Dad
G
Just, uh, calling to say hi
C
Just wondering what you’re up to
G
Um, give me a call back when you get a chance, ‘kay? Bye
[Verse 1]
C G
I can’t sleep again
C G
I’ve been having nightmares about you, Dad
C G
I was hurt, you turned away
C G
Said, “Don’t make a scene, or Mama will get mad”
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G F
When I need you, you’re just halfway there
F G C
So I had to learn to hold back the tears
[Chorus]
C
I’ve been feeling lonely
G
I wish I could talk to you
C
But you never listen
G
The way that I need you to
Am G F
And I miss you, but I’ll let you go
F G C
So I’ll just be lonely without you
[Verse 2]
C
I was seventeen
G
She yelled at me everyday
C G
You heard every word and then you looked away
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G F
I grew up way too fast
F G C
To make up for the love I never had
[Chorus]
C
I’ve been feeling lonely
G
I wish I could talk to you
C
But you never listen
G
The way that I need you to
Am G F
And I miss you, but I’ll let you go
F G C
So I’ll just be lonely without you
[Post-Chorus]
C G C G
Am G F
And I miss you, but I’ll let you go
F G C
So I’ll just be lonely without you
[Outro]
Am G C
N.C.
Yeah, I’ve been feeling...
How to play Dear Dad
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.