Song For My Father
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[Verso 1]
D A7
Maybe it's always been us all along
D A7
You are the trees that I grow on
D A7
I am the leaves that die in the fall
D
You'll grow me again but you're
D
Tired
D
You're tired
[Verso 2]
D A7
Maybe it's always been us this whole time
D A7
You are the moon in the sky and I, the tide
D A7
I reach for you but never quite high enough
D
You reach for me but you're
D
Tired
D
You're tired
D
You're tired (you're tired)
[Verso 3]
D A7
Maybe it's always been us all the while
D A7
Wherever you go I'll follow your strides
D A7
I rush to you, your arms open wide
D A7
Lift me to the sun; at least you
D
Tried (you tried, you tried)
D
Tried alright (you tried you tried)
[Verso 4]
D A7
You are my best friend a while ago (did you try?)
D A7
A child should never feel like a chore (did you try?)
D A7
Did it feel like sweeping the floor (did you try?)
D
Taking care of me, did it make you
D
Tired (tried, you tried, you tried)
D
Did it make you tired (I'm tired I tried)
How to play Song For My Father
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 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.