Father To A Son
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(Father to a son)
[Intro]
C C/B F Fm C
[Verse 1]
C
You're a lighthouse in a storm
C/B
From the day that you were born
F Fm C
A promise, father to a son
C
Your mother said it best
C/B
We will be put to a test
F Fm C
A promise, father to a son
[Chorus]
G F C
Is there anything I can do?
G F C
A wisdom where your heart is heading to
F G C F (let ring)
A place you want more than I can give
Father to a son
[Interlude]
C C/B F Fm C
[Verse 2]
C
Well I made a few mistakes
C/B
But I'll never break your heart
F Fm C
A promise, father to a son
C
I never knew a love
C/B
Could be scarier than anger
F Fm C
A promise, father to a son
[Chorus]
G F C
Is there anything I can do?
G F C
A wisdom where your heart is heading to
F G C F (let ring)
A place you want more than I can give
(Melody)
Father to a son
[Solo]
C Bb F G# Bb (x3)
[Outro]
G F C
Is there anything I can do?
G F C
A wisdom where your heart is heading to
F G C F (let ring)
A place you want more than I can give
(Melody) C
Father to a son
Bb F
G# Bb C
Father to a son
Bb F
G# Bb C
Father to a son
Bb F
G# Bb C
Father to a son
Bb F C Csus2 C
How to play Father To A Son
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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.