Father
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Intro: D F#m D F#m
D
Wait a minute let me speak,
E
let me share the grief that lies behind your smile.
D
There's people turning bad feeling sad, misunderstanding,
E
And the world's going mad.
D E
You watch TV, and you shake your tortured head.
A
And I watch the world,
E
And I really think we might be better off.
[Refrão]
C#m Bm
Father, you've been a long time so lonely,
C#m
Hear me now, Father,
D E
You've got a stake in my soul, so console me.
F#m E F#m
I need it now, we need it now.
D
Genocide reveals the foulest swoop,
E
The sweetest lips received the soured fruit again,
D
A killer swears he's just a thief,
E
A thief declares he's just a victim of kinds.
A E
And I watch the world, and there really isn't more to life than dying.
Chorus
Solo C#m & Bm on chords : D (A)-E
A
And I watch the world,
E
And I really think we might be better off.
Chorus * 3
How to play 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.