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Dance With My Father

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

Intro
  G   D/F#   Em   C

Verse
GBack When I Was A Child BefD/F#ore LifeC Removed All The Innocence             D​
GMy Father Would Lift Me D/F#High And Dance WiCth My Mother And Me And Then                    D​
G/BSpin Me Around Til' I Fell CAsleep Then Up CmThe Stairs He Would Carry Me            G​
And I Knew For ASure I Was Loved          D​

Verse 2
IGf I Could Get AnothD/F#er Chance Another Walk, AEmnother Dance With HCim
AmI'd Play A Song That Would Never Ever EEmnd How I'd Love, Love, Love        C​
To Dance DWith My Father Again, Ooh

Verse 3
When I AndG My Mother Would Disagree           D/F#​
CTo Get My Way I Would Run From HerD To Him
GHe'd Make Me Laugh Just To Comfort Me, YeahD/F# Yeah                             C​
Then Finally Make Me Do Just What MyD Momma Said
G/BLater That Night When I Was AsleCep
CmHe Left A Dollar UnderG My Sheet
Never Dreamed AThat He Would Be Gone From Me           Am            D​

Verse 4
IfG ID CouF#ld EmSteCal One Final Glance,
One Final Step One Final Dance With Him
AmI'd Play A Song That Would Never Ever EEmnd 'Cause I'd Love, Love, Love        C​
To DancDe With My Father Again            G​

Verse 5
CSometimes I'd Listen Outside Her DooDr
GAnd I'd Hear How My Mother CriD/F#ed For Him Em​
CI Pray For Her Even More ThDan Me I Pray For Her EAmven More Than Me              D​

Verse 6
I AKnow I'm Praying For Much Too MuE/G#ch
But CouF#mld You Send Back The Only Man She Loved?D​
BmI Know You Don't Do It Usually BF#mut Dear Lord She's Dying TDo Dance With My Father Again  E                                  F#m    Bm​
DmEvery Night I Fall Asleep And This Is All I Ever Dream

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Dance With My Father?

The chords for Dance With My Father are: G, D/F#, Em, C, D, G/B, Cm, A, Am, F#, E/G#, F#m

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: G, D/F#, Em, C, D, G/B, Cm, A, Am, F#, E/G#, F#m

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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