Your Birthday Song
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C Em7 A7 G
He was sittin on the back porch singin you're my only sunshine
F G
Swingin songs only he heard in his head
C Em7 A7 G
Now he's cutting paper swords from boxes to hang inside his room
F G C
And watch 'em spin into the wing aboe his bed
C G A7 Em7 F
Singing take me down this road I'm on it's late
G C
And I don't want to go alone
C G A7
Oh, take me down this road
G F G C
I won't be scared, cause we can't be scared
C Em7 A7 G
And I'm searching for a sign that you're still here and I'm alright but now,
F G C
I'm down here on the ground, I think I'll pray
C Em7 A7 G
Cause Tallahassee's fine but Dad, I miss you all the time
F G
And I know you're gone, but not too long
A7 Em7
And I hope you fuckin love your birthday song
C G A7 Em7 F
If you'll take me down this road I'm on it's late
G C
And I don't want to go alone
C G A7
If you'll take me down this road
G F G C
I won't be scared, cause we can't be scared
C Em7 A7 G
It's 409 West Dover by a hill there is some clover
F G C
And a bridge where my father lets me play
C Em7 A7 G
And I was takin it for granted, you were there to hold my hand
F G C
You say don't worry Son, cause this will be okay
C G A7 Em7 F
If you'll take me down this road I'm on it's late
G C
And I don't want to go alone
C G A7
If you'll take me down this road
G F G C
I won't be scared, cause we can't be scared
(Oh)
(REPEAT Chorus)
How to play Your Birthday Song
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 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.