Not Your Fathers Son
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 2
Intro: G C G C G C D
G C G
Your home is on the o-cean
C G
Amongst the waves so free
D C G
You've heard the songs that sirens sing
C D
To lure lost souls to sea
[Refrão]
C D
When sunlight shone upon you
G C
My plans were all undone
G D G C
There in your face, I saw my place
D G
You're not your father's son
INTERLUDE: G C G C G C D
G C G
When first I gazed upon you
C G
You lit up like the sun
D C G
I realized to my surprise
C D
My lonely days were done
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C D
When sunlight shone upon you
G C
My plans were all undone
G D G C
There in your face, I saw my place
D G
You're not your father's son
Instrumental: G C G C G D C G C D
[Refrão]
C D
When sunlight shone upon you
G C
My plans were all undone
G D G C
So from this day, you'll mend your ways
D G
You're not your father's son
How to play Not Your Fathers Son
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.