That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
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[Verse 1]
E
In a vine-covered shack in the mountains
E B7
Bravely fighting the battle of time
E E7 A
Is a dear one who's weathered my sorrows
E B E
Tis' that silver-haired daddy of mine
[Bridge]
E
If I could recall all the heartaches
A E
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear
B7 E C#7
If I could erase those lines from your face
F#7 B B7
And bring back the gold to your hair
[Verse 2]
E
If God would but grant me the power
E B7
Just to turn back the pages of time
E E7 A
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
E B E
To that silver-haired daddy of mine
[Verse 3]
E
Oh, I know it's too late, dear old Daddy
E B7
To repay all those sorrows and cares
E E7 A
Though dear Mother is waiting in heaven
E B E
Just to comfort and solace you there
[Bridge]
E
If I could recall all the heartaches
A E
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear
B7 E C#7
If I could erase those lines from your face
F#7 B
And bring back the gold to your hair
[Verse 4]
E
If God would but grant me the power
E B7
Just to turn back the pages of time
E E7 A
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
E B7 E
To that silver-haired daddy of mine
[Coda]
E E7 A
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
E B E E
To that silver-haired daddy of mine
How to play That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
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What is the starting chord?
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.