My Son
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
By Eddie Montgomery
(from the soundtrack of "Old Henry")
https://youtu.be/LeKg-gGqVn0
[Verse 1]
D
D
My blood runs through your veins
D
That don't mean we're the same
Em D G
I know you're going to be your own man
[Verse 2]
D
D
Sometimes we don't see eye to eye
D
I just hope you know that I'm
Em D G
Still trying to do the best I can
[Chorus]
F#m
My son
G
Please don't make mistakes I've made
D
No don't chase the things I've chased
A Bm
Don't waste your life on the run
F#m
My son
G
Go ahead and spread your wings
D
But while you're reaching for your dreams
A
There's one thing you can't outrun
D
You'll always be my son
[Verse 3]
D
My son
D
I sure wish you never knew
D
The past I wish I could undo
Em D G
But we both know I can't go back in time
[Verse 4]
D
My son
D
Just keep on being who you are
D
Keep believing in your heart
Em D G
You're destined for a better life
[Chorus]
F#m
My son
G
Please don't make mistakes I've made
D
No don't chase the things I've chased
A Bm
Don't waste your life on the run
F#m
My son
G
Go ahead and spread your wings
D
But while you're reaching for your dreams
A
There's one thing you can't outrun
D
You'll always be my son
[Interlude]
D Bm F#m G
[Chorus]
F#m
My son
G
Please don't make mistakes I've made
D
No don't chase the things I've chased
A Bm
Don't waste your life on the run
F#m
My son
G
Go ahead and spread your wings
D
But while you're reaching for your dreams
A
There's one thing you can't outrun
D A
You'll always be my son
[Outro]
D A
You'll always be my son
D
You'll always be my son
How to play My Son
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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.