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A Fathers Lament

Bella Kay

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Fathers Lament by Bella Kay in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
(Hey SnooEmaj7sh, It's Your Dad, Just F#Checkin' On You)
(Give Me A Call Emaj7Whenever You Can Or Have Some Time) F#​

Verse 1
Emaj7  When I Was No TallerF#  Than Four Ol' Feet
G#m  Wise Ol' Daddy F#sus2  Said To Me
Emaj7  "Don't Be Too Much,F# But Don't Be Too Little
G#m  If You Wanna Get Out, F#sus2  Live Right In The Middle"

Pre-Chorus
I Emaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GF#sus2irl
I Emaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy F#sus2World
Doesn't Emaj7Break You Down Piece By Piece
Like F#sus2All Those People Did To Me
They'll Emaj7Comment, Prod, And Poke Your Skin
'Cause They F#sus2Just Can't Stand The Sight Of It
And I Emaj7Hope That's Not Your Future
But Just In Case It F#sus2Is...

Chorus
Don't Be Too Emaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud
Don't Be Too G#mProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud
BHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live F#Those Words Like They're Sacred
You're Emaj7Black, Baby Girl
Oh-G#mOh, Don't Waste IBt

Interlude
|(B)| B | F# | F# |

Verse 2
Emaj7  When The Dresses Got Smaller,F#6(sus2) Smaller Than Me
G#m  Dear Ol' Daddy  F#6(sus2) Cleared Up Some Things
Emaj7  "Now That You're OlderF#6(sus2), You've Got To Be Smart
G#m  Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Hate You
F#6(sus2)  Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Start"

Pre-Chorus
I Emaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GF#sus2irl
I Emaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy WF#sus2orld
Will Emaj7Lift You Up And Keep You Safe
And F#sus2You Come Home Every Day
They Emaj7Don't Assume The Worst In You
F#sus2Just 'Cause They Don't Match Your Hue
I Emaj7Hope That's Not Your Future, But Just In Case It F#sus2Is...

Chorus
Don't Be Too Emaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud
Don't Be Too G#mProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud
BHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live F#Those Words Like They're Sacred
You're Emaj7Black, Baby Girl
Uh-Huh, Don't Waste BIt, Don't Waste F#It

Outro
Emaj7  And In Fifteen Years, I F#Hope I Don't Give The Same Speech
G#m  To My Little Boy, Tommy, F#sus2 He Likes Race Cars And Nikes
Emaj7I Hope I Can Save That Little BF#oy
He G#mIs Just A Kid, And So Am IF#sus2​
Like Emaj7All The Ones Before Him Who F#Hurt And Begged To Just Fit In
I G#mPray This World Can Find Its Penance
I F#sus2Hope One Day Those Kids Can Forgive It
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Fathers Lament?

The chords for A Fathers Lament are: Emaj7, F#, G#m, F#sus2, B, F#6(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: Emaj7, F#, G#m, F#sus2, B, F#6(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.

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