Fridays Child
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From the album - Nancy in London - Written by Lee Hazelwood
C#m F#m
(Friday's child) Friday's child, hard luck is his brother
Em Bm
(Friday's child) Friday's child his sister's misery
A B F#m
Oh Friday's child his daddy they call hard times
C#m
Friday's child that's me
C#m F#m
(Friday's child) Friday's child born a little ugly
Em Bm
(Friday's child) Friday's child good luck's passed him by
A B F#m
Oh Friday's child makes somethin' looks like nothin'
C#m
Friday's child am I
Solo
C#m F#m
(Friday's child) Friday's child never climb no mountain
Em Bm
(Friday's child) Friday's child ain't even gonna try
A B F#m
Oh Friday's child his daddy they'll forget to bury
C#m
Friday's child am I
How to play Fridays Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#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.