Forefather
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Intro : E
E Eb E
Look at what the forefathers left for us
Eb E
Can you feel the spirit moving accordingly
Eb
One thing I realize about this day
C# B
Oh, have we learned a thing or two
A B
From what our forefathers left
E C#
Have we learned, have we learned
F# E
Have we learned, have we learned from our forefathers
E C#
Have we changed, have we changed
F# G# A
Have we learned, have we learned from the past
E F#
Yesterday was that you learned
A
Tomorrow is that for us to dream
E
And today is that for us to live our life
E F#
To change for the better, to change for the better
A
To change for the better, to change for the better
E
To change for the better
E C#
have we learned, have we learned
F# E
have we learned, have we learned from our forefathers
E C#
have we changed, have we changed
F# G# A
have we learned, have we learned, have we Learned
F# G# A
have we learneeeeeeeed, from our forefathers
E
a thing or two
How to play Forefather
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.