My Own
View chords used in this chart
capo 3 (Key: E)
E - Esus4 - E
E - Esus4 - E
verse 1
E Esus4 E
If you were my father
E Esus4 E
If you were my own
A E Esus4 E
You would speak all the wisdom known
verse 2
E Esus4 E
If you were my mother
E Esus4 E
Any problems that come
A E Esus4 E
You will fix and leave it better when done
B A E Esus4 E
And I would cry for reason I won’t tell anyone
verse 3
E Esus4 E
If you were my sister
E Esus4 E
You'd already know
A E Esus4 E
Everything that’s ever made me low
B A E Esus4 E
And you would tell me words that'd heal anything I broke
Hook
C#m - A - E - B
Oooh Ooohh...
C#m - A - E - B
Oooh Ooohh...
verse 4
E Esus4 E
If you were my brother
E Esus4 E
Even though I have none
C E Esus4 E
You would still protect me when I’m grown
B A E Esus4 E
And you would make this place feel a little more like home
How to play My Own
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 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.