Father John
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Intro Am G Am
Am G Am
G Am
Father John was a filthy man but he loved his God
G Am
Sitting by his window late last night he sang a song
C G E7 Am
About the ways he put them wicked ones away
G Am
And on the other side of the mountains where they lay
G Am
On the other side of the mountains where they'll stay
G Am
Rumours on the street well, I hear they're coming true
G Am
That filthy man he caught 'em put 'em on a noose
C G E7 Am
'Cause every word he said the people ate out of his hand
G Am
With just one crying word you could be dead
G Am
With just one crying word you could be dead
Interlúdio Am G Am
Am G Am
C G Em F C G
F C G Em Am
Am G Am
Am G Am
Am
They caught 'em up near Beckett Brook
G Am
When the crew came riding through
Am
They rounded up they young boys
G Am
Chased 'em through the slough
C G E7 Am
I heard one drowned while the others hung around
G Am
Father John caught his prey
G Am
With heavy eyes their mommas they came to weep
G Am
Looking down at their young boys Father John did reap
C G E7 Am
Them away from the land and all the families that they had
G Am
And on other side of the mountains where they lay
G Am
On the other side of the mountains where they'll stay
( Am )
G Am
Father John was a filthy man but he loved his God
G Am
Sitting by his window late last night he sang a song
C G E7 Am
About the ways he put them wicked ones away
G Am
And on the other side of the mountains where they lay
G Am
On the other side of the mountains where they'll stay
G Am
On the other side of the mountains where they lay
How to play Father John
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.