My Fathers House
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G D G C
The gable wall is all thats left now
G D
The old thached cottage is falling down
G C G C
I dry my eyes as I fondly remember
G D G
The days of long ago when I was young
[Chorus]
G C
In my Fathers house we were poor but we were rich in love
G D
No TV but music there was plenty of
G C
And my mother hummed her melodies and we all sang along
G D G
In my Fathers House when I was young.
[Verse 2]
G
Come the time when I am older
C G C D
My own children are reared and gone
G C G
I wonder then will they fondly remember
C G
The days of long ago when they were young.
[Verse 3]
G C
In my father's house, a smile would greet you at the door,
G D
A friendly word, wearied travelers was welcomed for ?
G D
And at night time neighbours rambled in,
G C
And Might stay 'till twelve or one
G D G
In my Fathers House when I was young.
[Verse 4]
G
The years have passed and times are changing
C G C D
The rambling house is almost gone
G C G
But I still hear the laughter of children
C G
Just as long ago when I was young
[Chorus]
G C
In my Fathers house we were poor but we were rich in love
G D
No TV but music there was plenty of
G C
And my mother hummed her melodies and we all sang along
G D G
In my Fathers House when I was young.
G D G
In my Fathers House when I was young.
How to play My Fathers House
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.