Forever My Father
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C F
You don't have to be so scared
Am G
You don't have to leave tonight
C F
I just need to hold on tight
Am
For one hell of a ride
C F
And we lost in all just now
Am G
To the nights that left you out
C F
So we'll let this go somehow
Am G
But you're gonna be proud so proud
C
And I just needed you to lift me up
F
Like you did when we were younger
Am
When the lightening and the thunder
G
Had me clinging to your heart
For someone
C
To lift me up
F
When I'm down and I'm forgotten
Am
You'll forever be my father
G
And I'll be saving tears in jars for this one
C F
How can I fit all these words
Am G
Into such a simple verse
C F
It's the last time that we'll speak
C G
So listen to me, please
C
And I just needed you to lift me up
F
Like you did when we were younger
Am
When the lightening and the thunder
G
Had me clinging to your heart
For someone
C
To life me up
F
When I'm down and I'm forgotten
Am
You'll forever be my father
G
I'll be saving tears in jars for this one
C F Am G
And I just needed you to life me up - Whoa oh oh oh oh oh (2x)
C
And I just needed you to lift me up
F
Like you did when we were younger
Am
When the lightening and the thunder
G
Had me clinging to your heart
For someone
C
To lift me up
F
When I'm down and I'm forgotten
Am
You'll forever be my father
G
I'll be saving tears in jars for this one
C F
Did you know that you're my heart
Am
And it hurts to be apart
C F
And this cut it hurts so deep
Am G C
So sing me to sleep
How to play Forever My Father
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.