The Godfather
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Dm
Always caring always mine
Bb
Always reaching for what isn't there
G
It just isn't there at all
Dm
The smallest doubt can swell and grow
Bb
And all hope shrinks into indifference
G
It makes no difference to me
Dm
I was only five
Bb
When I heard the tale of the little train that said
G
"I think I can"
Dm
But what's hard to give is hard to get
Bb
And once you've lost it it's always gone
G
It's always gone
Dm
Sometimes I wish that I could cry
Bb
Instead of wondering what's on her mind
G
What was on my mind this time
Dm
For consolation there's always a next time
Bb
But will you take the time?
G Bb
It will take some time
C Dm
Don't misunderstand
C Dm
Half the time I can
C Dm
Don't misunderstand
C Dm
Half the time I only think I can
Dm
I was only five
Bb
When I heard the tale of the little train that said
G
"I think I can"
Dm
But what's hard to give is hard to get
Bb
And once you've lost it it's always gone
G
It's always gone
Dm
Standing on the railroad tracks
Bb
I hear the whistle - the godfather's call
G
The biggest train of all
Dm
It's speeding closer towards the bridge
Bb
I'm hoping it can show me how it's done
G Bb
Show me how it's done
C Dm
Don't misunderstand
C Dm
Half the time I can
Dm Em
Don't misunderstand
Dm Em
Half the time I only think I can
Dm Em
Don't misunderstand
Dm Em
Half the time I only think I can
Dm
Think I can
Think I can
Think I can
How to play The Godfather
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.