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Dance With My Father

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross in the key of C

Intro
  C   G/B   Am   F

Verse
CBack When I Was A Child BefG/Bore LifFe Removed All The Innocence            G​
CMy Father Would Lift Me G/BHigh And Dance WFith My Mother And Me And Then                   G​
C/ESpin Me Around Til' I Fell FAsleep Then Up FmThe Stairs He Would Carry Me            C​
And I Knew For DSure I Was Loved          G​

Verse 2
ICf I Could Get AnothG/Ber Chance Another Walk, AmAnother Dance With FHim
DmI'd Play A Song That Would Never Ever EAmnd How I'd Love, Love, Love        F​
To Dance GWith My Father Again, Ooh

Verse 3
When I AndC My Mother Would Disagree           G/B​
FTo Get My Way I Would Run From HerG To Him
CHe'd Make Me Laugh Just To Comfort Me, YeahG/B Yeah                            F​
Then Finally Make Me Do Just What MyG Momma Said
C/ELater That Night When I Was AsleFep
FmHe Left A Dollar UnderC My Sheet
Never Dreamed DThat He Would Be Gone From Me           Dm            G​

Verse 4
IfC IG CouBldAm StFeal One Final Glance,
One Final Step One Final Dance With Him
DmI'd Play A Song That Would Never Ever EAmnd 'Cause I'd Love, Love, Love        F​
To DancGe With My Father Again            C​

Verse 5
FSometimes I'd Listen Outside Her DooGr
CAnd I'd Hear How My Mother CriG/Bed For HimAm​
FI Pray For Her Even More ThGan Me I Pray For Her EDmven More Than Me              G​

Verse 6
I DKnow I'm Praying For Much Too MuA/C#ch
But CouBmld You Send Back The Only Man She LovedG?
EmI Know You Don't Do It Usually BBmut Dear Lord She's Dying GTo Dance With My Father Again A                                  Bm   Em​
GmEvery Night I Fall Asleep And This Is All I Ever Dream

Outro
  D   A/C#   G   Em A
  D
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Dance With My Father?

The chords for Dance With My Father are: C, G/B, Am, F, G, C/E, Fm, D, Dm, B, A/C#, Bm

What is the original key of Dance With My Father?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Dance With My Father?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Dance With My Father in another key?

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

Can Dance With My Father be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Dance With My Father on ukulele?

Chord Dance With My Father can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Dance With My Father?

Dance With My Father uses 12 chords: C, G/B, Am, F, G, C/E, Fm, D, Dm, B, A/C#, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Dance With My Father?

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 Dance With My Father released in?

Dance With My Father was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Dance With My Father?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Dance With My Father 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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