Intro (Hey SnooGmaj7sh, It's Your Dad, Just ACheckin' On You) (Give Me A Call Gmaj7Whenever You Can Or Have Some Time) A Verse 1 Gmaj7 When I Was No TallerA Than Four Ol' Feet Bm Wise Ol' DaddyAsus2 Said To Me Gmaj7 "Don't Be Too Much,A But Don't Be Too Little Bm If You Wanna Get Out,Asus2 Live Right In The Middle" Pre-Chorus I Gmaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GAsus2irl I Gmaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy Asus2World Doesn't Gmaj7Break You Down Piece By Piece Like Asus2All Those People Did To Me They'll Gmaj7Comment, Prod, And Poke Your Skin 'Cause They Asus2Just Can't Stand The Sight Of It And I Gmaj7Hope That's Not Your Future But Just In Case It Asus2Is... Chorus Don't Be Too Gmaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud Don't Be Too BmProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud DHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live AThose Words Like They're Sacred You're Gmaj7Black, Baby Girl Oh-BmOh, Don't Waste DIt Interlude |(D)| D | A | A | Verse 2 Gmaj7 When The Dresses Got Smaller,A6(sus2) Smaller Than Me Bm Dear Ol' Daddy A6(sus2) Cleared Up Some Things Gmaj7 "Now That You're OlderA6(sus2), You've Got To Be Smart Bm Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Hate You A6(sus2) Don't Give 'Em One Reason To Start" Pre-Chorus I Gmaj7Can't Always Save You, Little GAsus2irl I Gmaj7Can Only Pray This Filthy WAsus2orld Will Gmaj7Lift You Up And Keep You Safe And Asus2You Come Home Every Day They Gmaj7Don't Assume The Worst In You Asus2Just 'Cause They Don't Match Your Hue I Gmaj7Hope That's Not Your Future, But Just In Case It Asus2Is... Chorus Don't Be Too Gmaj7Loud, Our Loud Isn't Their Loud Don't Be Too BmProud, Girls Like You Can't Be Proud DHumble, Smart, And Patient, Live AThose Words Like They're Sacred You're Gmaj7Black, Baby Girl Uh-Huh, Don't Waste DIt, Don't Waste AIt Outro Gmaj7 And In Fifteen Years, I AHope I Don't Give The Same Speech Bm To My Little Boy, Tommy,Asus2 He Likes Race Cars And Nikes Gmaj7I Hope I Can Save That Little BAoy He BmIs Just A Kid, And So Am Asus2I Like Gmaj7All The Ones Before Him Who AHurt And Begged To Just Fit In I BmPray This World Can Find Its Penance I Asus2Hope One Day Those Kids Can Forgive It
FAQ
What are the chords for A Fathers Lament?
The chords for A Fathers Lament are: Gmaj7, A, Bm, Asus2, D, A6(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: Gmaj7, A, Bm, Asus2, D, A6(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.