Intro (Hey SnooDmaj7sh, It's Your Dad, Just ECheckin' On You) (Give Me A Call Dmaj7Whenever You Can Or Have Some Time) E Verse 1 Dmaj7 When I Was No TallerE Than Four Ol' Feet F#m Wise Ol' Daddy Esus2 Said To Me Dmaj7 "Don't Be Too Much,E But Don't Be Too Little F#m If You Wanna Get Out, Esus2 Live Right In The Middle" Pre-Chorus I Dmaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GEsus2irl I Dmaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy Esus2World Doesn't Dmaj7Break You Down Piece By Piece Like Esus2All Those People Did To Me They'll Dmaj7Comment, Prod, And Poke Your Skin 'Cause They Esus2Just Can't Stand The Sight Of It And I Dmaj7Hope That's Not Your Future But Just In Case It Esus2Is... Chorus Don't Be Too Dmaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud Don't Be Too F#mProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud AHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live EThose Words Like They're Sacred You're Dmaj7Black, Baby Girl Oh-F#mOh, Don't Waste IAt Interlude |(A)| A | E | E | Verse 2 Dmaj7 When The Dresses Got Smaller,E6(sus2) Smaller Than Me F#m Dear Ol' Daddy E6(sus2) Cleared Up Some Things Dmaj7 "Now That You're OlderE6(sus2), You've Got To Be Smart F#m Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Hate You E6(sus2) Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Start" Pre-Chorus I Dmaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GEsus2irl I Dmaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy WEsus2orld Will Dmaj7Lift You Up And Keep You Safe And Esus2You Come Home Every Day They Dmaj7Don't Assume The Worst In You Esus2Just 'Cause They Don't Match Your Hue I Dmaj7Hope That's Not Your Future, But Just In Case It Esus2Is... Chorus Don't Be Too Dmaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud Don't Be Too F#mProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud AHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live EThose Words Like They're Sacred You're Dmaj7Black, Baby Girl Uh-Huh, Don't Waste AIt, Don't Waste EIt Outro Dmaj7 And In Fifteen Years, I EHope I Don't Give The Same Speech F#m To My Little Boy, Tommy, Esus2 He Likes Race Cars And Nikes Dmaj7I Hope I Can Save That Little BEoy He F#mIs Just A Kid, And So Am IEsus2 Like Dmaj7All The Ones Before Him Who EHurt And Begged To Just Fit In I F#mPray This World Can Find Its Penance I Esus2Hope One Day Those Kids Can Forgive It
FAQ
What are the chords for A Fathers Lament?
The chords for A Fathers Lament are: Dmaj7, E, F#m, Esus2, A, E6(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: Dmaj7, E, F#m, Esus2, A, E6(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.