First Born Daughter
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Intro:
Am C Dm Am
[Verso 1]
C
Type A to a T
Dm Am
Does wonders for my scattered brain
C
And it's such a relief
Dm Am
When "I'm fine" means "I'm fine" and it ain't just a mind game
C
You're hard on yourself, only see imperfections
Dm Am
But darling, even mirrors can lie
C
So look in my eyes, let me change your perspective
Dm Am
Show you every reason why
[Refrão]
F C
I fell in love with a first born daughter
Am G
A fresh taste of watermelon in the summer
F C
'Cause she loves speaking her mind
Am
Puts her love on the line
G
No, she ain't the kind to make me wonder 'bout
F C Am G
How my life would look without her, once I found her, won't let her go, oh oh
F C
Some might say I'm a lamb to the slaughter
Am G F C Am G
But I fell hard for a first born daughter
[Verso 2]
Am C
So don't rearrange
Dm Am
The way that you are 'cause there's nothing that I'd change
C
You're all that you need
Dm Am
But you want what you want and I'm lucky you want me
[Refrão]
F C
I fell in love with a first born daughter
Am G
A fresh taste of watermelon in the summer
F C
'Cause she loves speaking her mind
Am
Puts her love on the line
G
No, she ain't the kind to make me wonder 'bout
F C Am G
How my life would look without her, once I found her, won't let her go, oh oh
F C
Some might say I'm a lamb to the slaughter
Am G F C Am G
But I fell hard for a first born daughter
[Ponte]
F C
Yeah, and maybe there's a day with another on the way
Am G
That gets your middle name and this whole heart of mine
F C
Hoping she's your spitting image, it'll look a little different
Am G
But it won't be the first time
[Refrão]
F C
I fell in love with a first born daughter
Am G
A fresh taste of watermelon in the summer
F C
'Cause she loves speaking her mind
Am
Puts her love on the line
G
No, she ain't the kind to make me wonder 'bout
F C Am G
How my life would look without her, once I found her, won't let her go, oh oh
F C
Some might say I'm a lamb to the slaughter
Am G F C
But I fell hard for a first born daughter
Am G F
Yeah, I fell hard for a first born daughter
How to play First Born Daughter
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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.