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The Fathers Song

Dick Gaughan

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Fathers Song by Dick Gaughan

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
That's AC#mnother Day Gone C#m/BBy, Son, ClosC#me Your Eyes
Now The C#mMoon Is Chasing F#Clouds Across The C#mSkies
Go To B5Sleep And Have No D5/AFear, Son
For Your C#mMam And Dad Are G#mNear, Son
And The B5Giant Is Just A Shadow On The F#Wall

Verse 2
Go To C#mSleep And WhenC#m/B You Wake It Will Be C#mLight
There's No C#mNeed To Fear The F#Darkness C#mOf The Night
It's Not B5Like The Dark You FD5/Aind, Son
In The C#mDepths Of Some Men's G#mMinds, Son
That B5Defies The Daily Coming Of The F#Dawn

Verse 3
Lie C#mEasy In Your C#m/BBed And Grow Up C#mStrong
You'll Be C#mNeeding All Your F#Strength Before C#mToo Long
For You'll B5Soon Be On Your D5/AWay, Son
Fighting C#mBattles Every G#mDay, Son
With An B5Enemy Who Thinks He Owns F#The World

Verse 4
StopC#m Your Crying NC#m/Bow, Let Daddy Dry Your C#mTears
There's No C#mBogeyman To F#Get You, Never C#mFear
There's No B5Ogres, Wicked D5/AWitches
Only C#mGreedy Sons-Of-G#mBitches
Who Are B5Waiting To Exploit Your Life F#Away

Verse 5
Don't You C#mLet 'Em Buy You C#m/BOut Or Break Your C#mPride
Don't You C#mLet Yourself Be F#Used Then C#mCast Aside
If You B5Listen To Their D5/ALying
They Will C#mCon You Into G#mDying
You Won'B5t Even Know That You Were Once F#Alive

Verse 6
No More C#mTalking Now It's C#m/BTime To Go To C#mSleep
There Are C#mAnswers To Your F#Questions But They'll C#mKeep
Go On B5Asking While You D5/AGrow, Son
Go On C#mAsking Till You G#mKnow, Son
And Then B5Send The Answers Ringing Through The F#World
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FAQ

What are the chords for The Fathers Song?

The chords for The Fathers Song are: C#m, C#m/B, F#, B5, D5/A, G#m

What is the original key of The Fathers Song?

The original key is C#m.

What is the difficulty of playing The Fathers Song?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Fathers Song in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Fathers Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Fathers Song on ukulele?

Chord The Fathers Song can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Fathers Song?

The Fathers Song uses 6 chords: C#m, C#m/B, F#, B5, D5/A, G#m

What is the easiest way to play The Fathers Song?

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 The Fathers Song released in?

The Fathers Song was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Fathers Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Fathers Song 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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