My Daddy Is Only A Picture
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My Daddy Is Only A Picture
Recorded by Eddy Arnold 1948
Lyrics and music by Thomas C. Dilbeck
Intro
G D7 G
I asked a little boy to call his daddy
D7 G
He said he couldn't and sighed
B7 Em
And when I asked him what was wrong
A7 D7
here's what the little boy replied
D7 G D G G7
My Daddy is only a picture, in a frame that hangs on the wall
C Cm G Em A7 D7
Each day I talk to my daddy, but he never talks at all
D7 G D7 G G7
I tell him all of my secrets and all of my little plans
C Cm G Em A7 D7 G
and from the way he smiles at me, I know he understands
D7 G D7 G G7
The angels took Daddy to heaven, when I was just goin' on three
C Cm G Em A7 D7
But I'll bet they never told him - how blue and lonesome We'd be
D7 G D7 G G7
I try to cheer up my mommie, when the tears roll down her face
C Cm G Em A7 D7 G
My daddy is only a picture, but I'm tryin' to take his place
How to play My Daddy Is Only A Picture
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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.