My Son
View chords used in this chart
Capo 1st fret.
D A Bm A C G D
When Billy had just turned eight, he was all alone in a boat by his house on
a lake
A Bm A C G
He laid back and he closed his eyes and he drifted off to sleep
G A Bm G G A Bm G
He woke to the sound of crashing waves, His boat was a million miles away
A Bm F C
And just when he thought he'd seen the end, He heard his fathers voice
again, saying
CHORUS
F C Dm Bb F C
Son, take my hand, rest your feet on solid land
Am Dm
Keep you eyes laid on me, don't be swayed by the sea
Bb F C
And I will lead you home (repeat)
2nd verse same as 1st.
*Chorus*
Bb F C Bb F C
I know when you speak to me that I can believe
Bb F C Dm C Bb D
I know if I trust in you I can walk across the sea
G D Em C G D
Son just take my hand, rest your feet on solid land
Bm Em
Keep your eyes laid on me, don't be swayed by the sea
C G D
And I will lead you home (3x)
How to play My Son
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 D. 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.