Thank You Lord For The Sun
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Foster Martin Band
(From the 2007 Album RAGTOP CHEVY)
[Intro]
D C G D
[Verse 1]
D
You could tell that his back was sore
C
As he'd come walkin' through the door
D F#m G
He'd kiss Mama and sat down for supper at his usual place
Em
Then we'd bow our heads for grace
[Verse 2]
D
He was up before the crack of dawn
C
Before you know it he was out and gone
D F#m G
Out fo working the land because you know that's what a daddy did
Em
And grandpa thought of when he was a kid
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Sunday morning rolled around
D
Daddy took us to the church in town
C
I'd sit beside him and I'd watch him pray
G A
I loved to listen to the things he'd say
[Chorus]
A D
Thank you Lord for the sun
F#m
For giving light to the seeds I sew
G
It's the only life I know
A D
Thanks again for the rain
F#m
For giving hope to the work I do
G
And it's all because of You
Em7
So when my days are done
A D C Bm G D
Thank you Lord for the sun
[Verse 3]
D
Time would pass and Daddy's callin' came
C
I would have to carry on his name
D F#m G
I had some mighty big shoes to fill on that family tree
Em7
I knew he was watchin' me
[Verse 4]
D
Now I'm up before the crack of dawn
C
Before you know it I'm out and gone
D F#m G
I'm out working the land but I think about him now and then
Em7
I can still remember when
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Sunday morning rolled around
D
Daddy took us to the church in town
C
I'd sit beside him and I'd watch him pray
G A
I loved to listen to the things he'd say
[Chorus]
A D
Thank you Lord for the sun
F#m
For giving light to the seeds I sew
G
It's the only life I know
A D
Thanks again for the rain
F#m
For giving hope to the work I do
G
And it's all because of You
Em7 Asus4
So when my days are done
A D
Thank you Lord for the sun
[Outro]
C G D
How to play Thank You Lord For The Sun
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The first identified chord is E. 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.