For The Widows In Paradise For The Fatherless In Ypsilanti
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This is a cover of the Sufjan Stevens song, by Branches. It should be accurate for that version!
Intro
F#m A
F#m D A E
I have called you children, I have called you son
F#m D A E
What is there to answer if I'm the only one?
F#m A E A
Morning comes in Paradise, morning comes in light
F#m D A E
Still I must obey, still I must invite
F#m D A E
If there's anything to say, if there's anything to do
F#m A E
If there's any other way, I'll do anything for you
F#m D F#m A E
F#m D A E
F#m D
I was dressed embarrassment
A E
I was dressed in wine
F#m D A E
If you had a part of me, will you take your time?
F#m A D A E
Even if I come back, even if I die
F#m D A E
Is there some idea to replace my life?
F#m D
Like a father to impress
A E
Like a mother's mourning dress
A E D A E
If you ever make a mess, I'll do anything for you
F#m D
Like a father to impress
A E
Like a mother's mourning dress
F#m D A E
If you ever make a mess, I'll do anything for you
F#m A D A E
I have called you preacher, I have called you son
F#m D A E
If you have a father or if you haven't one
F#m A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
F#m D A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
A F#m A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
F#m D A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
F#m D A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
F#m D A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
F#m A D A E
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
F#m D A
I'll do anything for you, I did everything for you
How to play For The Widows In Paradise For The Fatherless In Ypsilanti
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.