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A Drunkards Child

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Drunkards Child by Ernest Tubb in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"A Drunkard's Child" - Ernest Tubb
Track 8 Of 8 On The Album "Jimmie Rodgers Songs" (1951)

Intro
| A |   | E |   | B |   | E |   |

Verse 1
My EFather Is A Drunkard, My Mother, She Is BDead
And BI Am Just An Orphan Child, No Place To Lay My EHead
All EThrough This World I Wander, They Drive Me From Their ADoor
SomeAday, I'll Find A EWelcome On BHeaven's Golden EShore

Verse 2
Now, EIf To Me You'll Listen, I'll Tell A Story BSad
How BDrinking Rum And The Gambling Hell Have Stole Away My EDad
My EMother Is In Heaven Where God And The Angels ASmile
And ANow I Know She's EWatching Her BLonely Orphan EChild

Interlude
| A |   | E |   | B |   | E |   |

Verse 3
We EAll Were Once So Happy And Had A Happy BHome
'Til BDad, He Went To Drinking Rum And Then He Gambled ESome
He ELeft My Darling Mother, She Died Of A Broken AHeart
And AAs I Tell My EStory, I BSee Your Teardrops EStart

Verse 4
Don't EWeep For Me And Mother, Although I Know It Is BSad
But BTry To Get Someone To Cheer And Save My Poor Lonely EDad
I'm EAwful Cold And Hungry, She Closed Her Eyes And ASighed
AThen, Those Who Heard Her EStory Knew The BOrphan Child Had EDied
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for A Drunkards Child?

The chords for A Drunkards Child are: A, E, B

What is the original key of A Drunkards Child?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing A Drunkards Child?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play A Drunkards Child in another key?

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

Can A Drunkards Child be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play A Drunkards Child on ukulele?

Chord A Drunkards Child can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in A Drunkards Child?

A Drunkards Child uses 3 chords: A, E, B

What is the easiest way to play A Drunkards Child?

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 Drunkards Child released in?

A Drunkards Child was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for A Drunkards Child?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch A Drunkards Child 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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