He's My Son
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Capo I
Verse I
Gm F C/E
Down on my knees again to-night
Gm F C/E
Hoping this prayer will turn out right
Gm F C/E
See there is a boy that needs your help
Gm F C/E
I've done all that I can do my-self
F Bb F Csus C
His mother is tired I?m sure you can under-stand
F Bb F Csus C
each night as he sleeps she goes in to hold his hand
F Bb F Bb F Bb Csus C
and she tries not to cry as the tears fill her eyes
[Refrão] F Bb F C
Can you hear me am I getting through to-night?
F Bb F C
Can you see him can you make him feel al-right?
F Bb F C
If you can hear me let me take his place some-how
Gm Am Bb C F
See he?s not just any- one, he?s my son
Verse II
Gm F C/E
Sometimes late at night I watch him sleep
Gm F C/E
I dream of the boy he?d like to be
Gm F C/E
I try to be strong and see him through
Gm F C/E
But God who he needs right now is you
F Bb F Csus C
Let him grow old live life with-out this fear
F Bb F Csus C
What would I be living with-out him here
F Bb F Bb F Bb Csus C
He?s so tired and he?s scared let him know that You?re there
Chorus (x2)
F Bb F Bb F Bb
Can you hear me can you see him please don?t leave him
F
He?s my son
How to play He's My Son
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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.