The Sweetest Gift
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Verse
A
One day a mother went to a prison
E7 A
To see an erring but precious son
A
She told the warden how much she loved him
E7 A
It did not matter what he had done
[Refrão]
A
She did not bring to him a parole or pardon
E7 A
She brought no silver, no pomp or style
D
It was a halo bright sent down from heaven's light
A E7 A
The sweetest gift, a mother's smile
Verse
She left a smile you can remember
E7 A
She's gone to Heaven from heartaches free
Those walls around you could never change her
E7 A
You were her baby and e'er will be
[Refrão]
A
She did not bring to him a parole or pardon
E7 A
She brought no silver, no pomp or style
D
It was a halo bright sent down from heaven's light
A E7 A
The sweetest gift, a mother's smile
A
She did not bring to him a parole or pardon
E7 A
She brought no silver, no pomp or style
D
It was a halo bright sent down from heaven's light
A E7 A
The sweetest gift, a mother's smile
A E7 A
The sweetest gift, a mother's smile
How to play The Sweetest Gift
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.