Grand Ma's Hands
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Em
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verse 1:
Em7
Grandma's hands,
A
Clapped in church,
On Sunday morning,
Em7
Grandma's hands,
B7
Played a tambourine so well.
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Used to issue,
Out a warning,
B7
She'd say, "Billy don't you,
A7
Run so fast,
B7
Might fall on,
A7
A piece of glass,
B7
"Might be snakes there,
A7
In that grass",
Em
Grandma's hands.
verse 2:
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Soothed a local unwed mother,
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Used to ache,
Sometimes and swell.
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Used to lift her face,
And tell her,
B7 A7
"Baby, Grandma understands,
B7 A7
That you really,
B7
Love that man,
A7
Put yourself,
B7
In Jesus hands",
Em
Grandma's hands.
verse 3:
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Used to hand me,
Piece of candy
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Picked me up,
Each time I fell.
Em
Grandma's hands,
A
Boy, they really,
Came in handy,
B7
She'd say, "Matty don' you,
A7
Whip that boy,
B7
What you want,
A7
To spank him for?
B7
He didn' drop,
A7
No apple core",
B7
But I don't have,
A7
Grandma anymore,
B7
If I get to Heaven,
A7
I'll look for,
Em
Grandma's hands.
Outro:
Em
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How to play Grand Ma's Hands
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.