Earthly Father
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[Intro ]
A D A D
[Verso 1]
A
Father, I love you.
E/G# C#m
Father, I long to see your face.
Bm E
I cherish the moment
A E/G#
When we're together, sharing each other.
C#m
You hold me tight.
Bm E
I saw the tears in your eyes.
{Refrain}
C#m F#m C#m F#m
I know you're right, your words, and insights.
Bm E
Listen and hear when we're together.
C#m F#m C#m F#m
You taught me to move the way if I could.
Bm E
I still remember each day your love and care.
[Verso 2]
A
You know I miss you.
E/G# C#m
To hear the sound of your voice, and now you're gone.
Bm E
I don't understand.
A E/G#
Now and forever, some say it's over.
C#m
I close my eyes
Bm E
And pray that I will survive.
{Refrain}
C#m F#m C#m F#m
I know you're right, your words, and insights.
Bm E
Listen and hear when we're together.
C#m F#m C#m F#m
You taught me to move the way if I could.
Bm E
I still remember each day your love and care.
{Prelude}
A D A D
[Verso 3]
A
Father, I love you.
E/G# C#m
Father, I long to see your face.
Bm E
I cherish the moment
A E/G#
When we're together, sharing each other.
C#m
You hold me tight.
Bm E
I saw the tears in your eyes.
{Refrain}
C#m F#m C#m F#m
I know you're right, your words, and insights.
Bm E
Listen and hear when we're together.
C#m F#m C#m F#m
You taught me to move the way if I could.
Bm E
I still remember each day your love and care.
[Verso 4]
A
You know I miss you.
E/G# C#m
To hear the sound of your voice, and now you're gone.
Bm E
I don't understand.
A E/G#
Now and forever, some say it's over.
C#m
I close my eyes
Bm E
And pray that I will survive.
{Refrain}
C#m F#m C#m F#m
I know you're right, your words, and insights.
Bm E
Listen and hear when we're together.
C#m F#m C#m F#m
You taught me to move the way if I could.
Bm E
I still remember each day your love and care.
C#m F#m C#m F#m
I know you're right, your words, and insights.
Bm E
Listen and hear when we're together.
C#m F#m C#m F#m
You taught me to move the way if I could.
Bm E
I still remember each day your love and care.
Outro
A D A D
How to play Earthly Father
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.