The Gift
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G C G D C G
C
Grandfather came to Canada
G
With a trade of a different time
D
A learned man of god
C G
He just wasn't worth a dime
C
So, mended clothes for pennies
G
While his children went to school
D
Sang them asleep at night
C G
Songs from the Old World and New
Chorus:
D G
Ohh, he could sing
C G
Had nothing to leave behind
D Em C
But his voice, gave him wings
D C G
For a little while, he could fly_
INTERLUDE: C G D C G
C
There was talk on the radio
G
About a contest with a prize
D
Cast to the best singer
C G
Thought he'd give it a try
C
His son could play the piano
G
And don't you know, they won
D
Paid off some debts
C G
And the money was all gone
Chorus:
D G
Ohh, he could sing
C G
Had nothing to leave behind
D Em C
But his voice, gave him wings
D C G
For a little while, he could fly_
Instrumental: C G D C G D C Em C G
C
Never saw his children grown
G
He was too young when he died
D
His son became a scholar
C G
Played piano on the side
C
When I was young my father played
G
And I would sing along
D
Songs from the world he knew
C G
And I remember 'most every one
INTERLUDE: D C G D C G
C
My voice was passed down to me
G
Through the family line
D
The gifts that we are given
C G
Are the gifts we leave behind
How to play The Gift
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 G. 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.