These Hands
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
"These Hands" - Eddie Noack
A-side on the single "These Hands / The Waltz Of Goodbye" (1974)
Track 1 of 12 on the album "Eddie Noack" (1976)
Track 1 of 30 on the album "Ain't the Reaping Ever Done? (1962-1976)" (2015)
Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cSrtSqHu2g
Capo on 2nd fret
[Intro]
G D7 G D7
[Verse 1]
G D7 G
These hands ain't the hands of a gentleman
G D7 G
These hands are calloused and old
G B7 C G
These hands raised a family, these hands built a home
A7 D7
Now these hands raise to praise the Lord
[Verse 2]
G D7 G
These hands won the heart of my loved one
G D7 G
And with hers, they were never alone
G B7 C G
If these hands filled their task, then what more could one ask?
G D7 G
For these fingers have worked to the bone
[Bridge]
G B7 C G
Now, don't try to judge me by what you'd like to be
G D7 G
For my life ain't been much success
G B7 C G
While some people have power, and still they grieve
A7 D7
These hands brought me happiness
[Verse 3]
G D7 G
Now I'm tired and I'm old and I ain't got much gold
G B7 C
Maybe things ain't been all that I planned
C C#dim7 G Em
God above, hear my plea, when it's time to judge me
G D7 G
Take a look at these hard-working hands
G D7 C G
Take a look at these hard-working hands
How to play These Hands
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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.