Oh Father
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[Intro ]
G - Am - Em
verse 1
G
the count down
Am Em
we're up against the road
oh father, oh father
G
i have never known
Em
a darkness so immense
G Am Em
oh father, oh father
G
a mountain high
Em
tell me how to go
oh father, oh father
G
are we falling now
Em
no victory to show
G Am Em
oh father, oh father
[Refrão]G
all along
Am Em
i have been trying to hear you in me
G
all along
Am Em
you will be the one that i'll become
G - Am - Em
verse 2
G
once more now
Em
its an hour and ahead
oh father, oh father
G
put the pedal down
Em
legs turning in the light
oh father, oh my father
G
we are the ones now
Em
we're flying through the trees
oh father, oh my father
G
watch me somehow
Em
lay your safety over me
G
oh father, oh father
Am Em
oh father, oh father
Chorus 2x
G - Em
Bridge 4x
G
i never wanted anything
Em
apart from what you've given me
Chorus 1x
G - Am - Em
G - Am - Em
How to play Oh Father
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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.