Grandmas Hands
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(could be easier to play with
capo 3 - transpose these chords down 3 semi tones)
Gm
Ooooo-aaah,
Gm
Grandma's hands clapped in church on Sunday morning,
Fadd9 Dsus4
Grandma's hands played the tambourine so well
Ebmaj7
Oh, grandma's hands used to issue out a warning,
Dm
She'd say 'Billy, don't you run so fast,
Ebmaj7
you might fall on a piece of glass,
Cm7 Gm
There might be snakes there in that grass, Grandma's hands
Gm
Ooooo-aaah,
Gm
Grandma's hands sooth the local unwed mother,
Cm D
Grandma's hands used to ache sometimes and swell
Ebmaj7 C/E
Oh, Grandma's hands used to lift the girl and tell her
F
She'd say 'Oh, baby grandma understands
Dm
that you really loved that man
G# Gm
Put yourself in Jesus hands', Grandma's hands
Gm
Ooooo-aaah, Ooooo-aaah, Ooooo-aaah, Ooooo-aaah, Ooooo-aaah, Ooooo-aaah
Gm Gm/E Ebmaj7 D
Grandma's hands used to hand me piece of candy
Cm Bb Am Ab
Grandma's hands lift me up each time I fell
Ebmaj7 Dm Cm Bb
Oh, Grandma's hands boy they really come in handy
Am Ab
She'd say, “ Mattie don't you whip that boy.
Gm F Ebmaj7 Dm
What you want to spank him for? He didn't drop no apple core,”
Cm Bb Am Ab
But I don't have Grandma anymore, If I get to heaven I'll look for
Gm
Grandma's hands (repeat)
How to play Grandmas Hands
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 Gm. 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.