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A Drunkards Child

Ernest Tubb

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

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
| C |   | G |   | D |   | G |   |

Verse 1
My GFather Is A Drunkard, My Mother, She Is DDead
And DI Am Just An Orphan Child, No Place To Lay My GHead
All GThrough This World I Wander, They Drive Me From Their CDoor
SomeCday, I'll Find A GWelcome On DHeaven's Golden GShore

Verse 2
Now, GIf To Me You'll Listen, I'll Tell A Story DSad
How DDrinking Rum And The Gambling Hell Have Stole Away My GDad
My GMother Is In Heaven Where God And The Angels CSmile
And CNow I Know She's GWatching Her DLonely Orphan GChild

Interlude
| C |   | G |   | D |   | G |   |

Verse 3
We GAll Were Once So Happy And Had A Happy DHome
'Til DDad, He Went To Drinking Rum And Then He Gambled GSome
He GLeft My Darling Mother, She Died Of A Broken CHeart
And CAs I Tell My GStory, I DSee Your Teardrops GStart

Verse 4
Don't GWeep For Me And Mother, Although I Know It Is DSad
But DTry To Get Someone To Cheer And Save My Poor Lonely GDad
I'm GAwful Cold And Hungry, She Closed Her Eyes And CSighed
CThen, Those Who Heard Her GStory Knew The DOrphan Child Had GDied
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Drunkards Child?

The chords for A Drunkards Child are: C, G, D

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: C, G, D

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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