You Can Let Go Now Daddy
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Intro: C G C C C D
Verse 1:
C G
Wind blowing on my face, Side walk flying beneath my bike.
C G
I five year- old's first taste, of what freedoms really like.
C G
He was running right beside me, His hand holding on the seat.
C G
I took a deep breath and hollered, as I headed for the
D
street.
[Refrão]
C G C G
You can let go now daddy, you can let go.
C G D
Oh I think I'm ready, To do this on my own.
C G Bm Fm7
It still feels a little bit scary, But I want you to know.
Em C G
I'll be okay now daddy, You can let go.
Verse 2:
C G
I was standing at the alter, between the two loves of my life.
C G
To one I've been a daughter, To one I'll soon will be a wife.
C
When the preacher asked, "Who gives this women"?
G
Daddy's eyes filled up with tears.
C D
He kept holding tightly to my arm, Til I whispered in his ear.
[Refrão]
C G C G
You can let go now daddy, you can let go.
C G D
Oh I think I'm ready, To do this on my own.
C G Bm Fm7
It still feels a little bit scary, But I want you to know.
Em C G
I'll be okay now daddy, You can let go.
Verse 3:
C G
It was killing me to see the strongest man I ever knew.
C G
Wasting away to nothing, In that hospital room.
C
"You know he's only hanging on for you?"
G
That's what the night nurse said.
C D
My voice and heart were breaking, As I crawled into his bed...And Said...
[Refrão]
C G C G
You can let go now daddy, you can let go.
C D
Your little girl is ready, to do this on my own.
C G Bm Fm7
It's gonna be a little bit scary, but I want you to know.
Em C G
I'll be okay now daddy, you can let go.
C G C D G strum out
You can let go.
How to play You Can Let Go Now Daddy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.