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A Drunkards Child

Ernest Tubb

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

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
| G |   | D |   | A |   | D |   |

Verse 1
My DFather Is A Drunkard, My Mother, She Is ADead
And AI Am Just An Orphan Child, No Place To Lay My DHead
All DThrough This World I Wander, They Drive Me From Their GDoor
SomeGday, I'll Find A DWelcome On AHeaven's Golden DShore

Verse 2
Now, DIf To Me You'll Listen, I'll Tell A Story ASad
How ADrinking Rum And The Gambling Hell Have Stole Away My DDad
My DMother Is In Heaven Where God And The Angels GSmile
And GNow I Know She's DWatching Her ALonely Orphan DChild

Interlude
| G |   | D |   | A |   | D |   |

Verse 3
We DAll Were Once So Happy And Had A Happy AHome
'Til ADad, He Went To Drinking Rum And Then He Gambled DSome
He DLeft My Darling Mother, She Died Of A Broken GHeart
And GAs I Tell My DStory, I ASee Your Teardrops DStart

Verse 4
Don't DWeep For Me And Mother, Although I Know It Is ASad
But ATry To Get Someone To Cheer And Save My Poor Lonely DDad
I'm DAwful Cold And Hungry, She Closed Her Eyes And GSighed
GThen, Those Who Heard Her DStory Knew The AOrphan Child Had DDied
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Drunkards Child?

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

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: G, D, A

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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