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Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer

The Dismemberment Plan

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer by The Dismemberment Plan

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D A G (x2)

Verse 1
DGrowing Up I ANever Knew Why
GDaddy Was So Depressed
DHe Always Paid His AInterest
But He GNever Got Out Of Debt

Pre-Chorus
DIf I D/C#Saw Him Bm7Now
I D/AGuess I'd GFeel Real Old
I'd DHand Him My D/C#Baby Bm7Girl
And D/APlay Some GRock N' ARoll

Chorus
‘Cause F#mDaddy, GDaddy Was A Real Good Dmaj7Dancer
F#mThat's What GEverybody D/ASay Dmaj7/A​
F#mDaddy, GDaddy Was A Real Good DDanDadd9cer   Bmadd11        Bm​
Until He Cadd9Had Me And Then He GThrew His Dancing Shoes ADway A​

Verse 2
DI Got A PhotoAgraph Of Daddy
But GThat Don't Mean He's Here
DLost Behind A AMustache
And A GTank Top And A Beer

Pre-Chorus
Well Em7I Guess I Get F#mThat Look Too
When Em7Nothing No One F#m7Says Gets Through
Em7Dancing To A F#mDistant Beat
I GCall ‘Em Daddy's Happy Feet

Chorus
‘Cause F#mDaddy, GDaddy Was A Real Good Dmaj7Dancer
F#mThat's What GEverybody D/ASay Dmaj7/A​
F#mDaddy, GDaddy Was A Real Good DDanDadd9cer   Bmadd11        Bm​
Until He Cadd9Had Me And Then He GThrew His Dancing Shoes ADway A​

Solo
D A G (x2)
Em F#m G (x2)
D D/F# Em/G G

Verse 3
DWhen They Finally D/F#Lay
My Cold And Em/GCreaky Bones To GRest
DI Hope I'm Not A D/F#Mystery
To Em/GThose Who Knew Me GBest

Pre-Chorus
Em7But If All My F#mEulogies
Em7Are All Corny F#m7Fantasies
Em7Just Put On My F#mFavorite Groove
‘Cause GThat's What We Would Always Do For

Chorus
F#mDaddy, GDaddy Was A Real Good Dmaj7Dancer
F#mThat's What GEverybody D/ASay Dmaj7/A​
F#mDaddy, GDaddy Was A Real Good DDanDadd9cer   Bmadd11        Bm​
Until He Cadd9Had Me And Then He GThrew His Dancing Shoes ADway A​

Outro
D A (x3)
D
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer?

The chords for Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer are: D, A, G, D/C#, Bm7, D/A, F#m, Dmaj7, Dmaj7/A, Dadd9, Bmadd11, Bm

What is the original key of Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer in another key?

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

Can Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer on ukulele?

Chord Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer?

Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer uses 12 chords: D, A, G, D/C#, Bm7, D/A, F#m, Dmaj7, Dmaj7/A, Dadd9, Bmadd11, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer?

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 Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer released in?

Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer 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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