Padre
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Capo 3
Intro: C F C G7
#1:
C Cmaj7
The day that we wed, you blessed us and said
C7 F
"May Heaven bestow you Grace"
Fm C
Here in this Holy place
G7 C
We shared our first embrace
#2:
C Cmaj7
Our cottage was small, though richer than all
C7 F
The palaces of a King
Fm C
All day, the birds would sing
G7 C F G
Our hearts were full of Spring
[Refrão]
C C7 F Dm7
Padre, Padre
G7 C G7
What happened to the love so true
C C7 F Dm7
Padre, Padre
G7 C G G7
In my grief, I turn to you
#3:
C Cmaj7
Then, he came along and sang her his song
C7 F
And won her with sugared lies
Fm C
He, with the fiery eyes
G7 C
Now, it's my heart that cries
#4:
C Cmaj7
So, I kneel and pray the hours away
C7 F
And lonely, my heart has grown
Fm C
Wond'ring where love has flown
G7 C F G
Counting my tears alone
[Refrão]
C C7 F Dm7
Padre, Padre
G7 C G7
What happened to the love that burned
Outro:
C C7 F Dm7
Padre, Padre
G Dm7 G7 C F C
In my grief, to you I tu - rn
How to play Padre
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 C. 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.