Intro (Hey SnooAmaj7sh, It's Your Dad, Just BCheckin' On You) (Give Me A Call Amaj7Whenever You Can Or Have Some Time) B Verse 1 Amaj7 When I Was No TallerB Than Four Ol' Feet C#m Wise Ol' Daddy Bsus2 Said To Me Amaj7 "Don't Be Too Much,B But Don't Be Too Little C#m If You Wanna Get Out, Bsus2 Live Right In The Middle" Pre-Chorus I Amaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GBsus2irl I Amaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy Bsus2World Doesn't Amaj7Break You Down Piece By Piece Like Bsus2All Those People Did To Me They'll Amaj7Comment, Prod, And Poke Your Skin 'Cause They Bsus2Just Can't Stand The Sight Of It And I Amaj7Hope That's Not Your Future But Just In Case It Bsus2Is... Chorus Don't Be Too Amaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud Don't Be Too C#mProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud EHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live BThose Words Like They're Sacred You're Amaj7Black, Baby Girl Oh-C#mOh, Don't Waste IEt Interlude |(E)| E | B | B | Verse 2 Amaj7 When The Dresses Got Smaller,B6(sus2) Smaller Than Me C#m Dear Ol' Daddy B6(sus2) Cleared Up Some Things Amaj7 "Now That You're OlderB6(sus2), You've Got To Be Smart C#m Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Hate You B6(sus2) Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Start" Pre-Chorus I Amaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GBsus2irl I Amaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy WBsus2orld Will Amaj7Lift You Up And Keep You Safe And Bsus2You Come Home Every Day They Amaj7Don't Assume The Worst In You Bsus2Just 'Cause They Don't Match Your Hue I Amaj7Hope That's Not Your Future, But Just In Case It Bsus2Is... Chorus Don't Be Too Amaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud Don't Be Too C#mProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud EHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live BThose Words Like They're Sacred You're Amaj7Black, Baby Girl Uh-Huh, Don't Waste EIt, Don't Waste BIt Outro Amaj7 And In Fifteen Years, I BHope I Don't Give The Same Speech C#m To My Little Boy, Tommy, Bsus2 He Likes Race Cars And Nikes Amaj7I Hope I Can Save That Little BBoy He C#mIs Just A Kid, And So Am IBsus2 Like Amaj7All The Ones Before Him Who BHurt And Begged To Just Fit In I C#mPray This World Can Find Its Penance I Bsus2Hope One Day Those Kids Can Forgive It
FAQ
What are the chords for A Fathers Lament?
The chords for A Fathers Lament are: Amaj7, B, C#m, Bsus2, E, B6(sus2)
What is the original key of A Fathers Lament?
The original key is C.
What is the difficulty of playing A Fathers Lament?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play A Fathers Lament in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can A Fathers Lament be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play A Fathers Lament on ukulele?
Chord A Fathers Lament can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in A Fathers Lament?
A Fathers Lament uses 6 chords: Amaj7, B, C#m, Bsus2, E, B6(sus2)
What is the easiest way to play A Fathers Lament?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was A Fathers Lament released in?
A Fathers Lament was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for A Fathers Lament?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch A Fathers Lament to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.