Sins Of The Father
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Intro
C F C
C F C
[Verso 1]
C F C
Mama tried on the FM, mine cried on a pew
C G
Daddy wore out his belt and I still made the news
F C Am
And he always said it hurt him more than me
F C G
And one night I heard daddy down on his knees
[Refrão]
C F C
He said I've done my dirt and I've been washed in the water
C G
Lord, I go to church and I'm still learning the gospel
F C G Am
But tonight, Lord I pray for our sons and our daughters
F C G Am
Don't make 'em pay for the sins of the father
F C G C C C F C
I pray they don't pay for the sins of the father
[Verso 2]
C F C
Well, I wish I could say I raised all my hell young
C G
Never thought I'd see 30, fast lanes, rough crowds and guns
F C G Am
But you sent me an Angel and then blessed me with more
F C G
And those little pink lines put my knees on the floor
[Refrão]
C F C
Said I've done my dirt and I've been washed in the water
C G
Lord, I go to church and I'm still learning the gospel
F C G Am
But tonight, Lord I pray for our sons and our daughters
F C G Am
Don't make 'em pay for the sins of the father
F C G C
I pray they don't pay for the sins of the father
{Instrumental/Solo}
C C F C
C C G G
[Refrão]
C F C
Lord, I've done my dirt and I've been washed in the water
C G
I go to church and I'm still learning the gospel
F C G Am
But tonight, Lord I pray for our sons and our daughters
F C G Am
Don't make 'em pay for the sins of the father
F C G C
I pray they don't pay for the sins of the father
Outro
C C F C
C C F C
How to play Sins Of The Father
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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.