So Much Like My Dad
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[INTRO: ]D D D A
D C
I know that I surprised you coming home
G D
It's not my usual time of year
D
But I've got myself a problem
C G A
And I know that I might find the answer here
D
Remember when I was dad's pride and joy
C
And your little man
G D/F#
Everytime that I got hurt
Em
You were there to give a hand
G
Even pick me up
Bm
And you'd kiss my hurt away
C
Remember what she'd say
G D Em D Em A
Boy you're getting more like him each and every day
D C
Can we have a talk like it was yesterday
G D/F# Em
Your boy's back in trouble and he needs you right away
D
She said she's gonna leave me mama
Am D7 G
And nothing on God's green Earth will make her stay
D
I can't live without her mama
Am D7 G
But this time you can't kiss the hurt away
Bm
But if I'm so much like my dad
Am D7 G
There must have been times you felt her way
D A
So tell me word for word what he said
D D A A
That always made you stay
SOLO: D D C C G D/F# Em Em
D
She said she's gonna leave me mama
Am7 D7 G
Bm
But if I'm so much like my dad
Am D7 G
There must have been times you felt her way
D A
So tell me word for word what he said
D
That always made you stay
D Am7 D7 G (repeat and fade)
How to play So Much Like My Dad
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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.