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Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer

The Dismemberment Plan

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer by The Dismemberment Plan in the key of C

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

Verse 1
CGrowing Up I GNever Knew Why
FDaddy Was So Depressed
CHe Always Paid His GInterest
But He FNever Got Out Of Debt

Pre-Chorus
CIf I C/BSaw HimAm7 Now
I C/GGuess I'd FFeel Real Old
I'd CHand Him My C/BBabyAm7 Girl
And C/GPlay Some FRock N' GRoll

Chorus
‘Cause EmDaddy,F Daddy Was A Real GoodCmaj7 Dancer
EmThat's WhatF EverybodyC/G SayCmaj7/G​
EmDaddy,F Daddy Was A Real GoodC DaCadd9ncer  Amadd11        Am​
Until He A#add9Had Me And Then He TFhrew His Dancing Shoes AwCay  G​

Verse 2
CI Got A PhotoGgraph Of Daddy
But FThat Don't Mean He's Here
CLost Behind A GMustache
And A FTank Top And A Beer

Pre-Chorus
Well Dm7I Guess I Get EmThat Look Too
When Dm7Nothing No One Em7Says Gets Through
Dm7Dancing To A EmDistant Beat
I FCall ‘Em Daddy's Happy Feet

Chorus
‘Cause EmDaddy,F Daddy Was A Real GoodCmaj7 Dancer
EmThat's WhatF EverybodyC/G SayCmaj7/G​
EmDaddy,F Daddy Was A Real GoodC DaCadd9ncer  Amadd11        Am​
Until He A#add9Had Me And Then He TFhrew His Dancing Shoes AwCay  G​

Solo
C G F (x2)
Dm Em F (x2)
C C/E Dm/F F

Verse 3
CWhen They Finally C/ELay
My Cold And Dm/FCreaky Bones To FRest
CI Hope I'm Not A C/EMystery
To Dm/FThose Who Knew Me FBest

Pre-Chorus
Dm7But If All My EmEulogies
Dm7Are All Corny Em7Fantasies
Dm7Just Put On My EmFavorite Groove
‘Cause FThat's What We Would Always Do For

Chorus
EmDaddy,F Daddy Was A Real GoodCmaj7 Dancer
EmThat's WhatF EverybodyC/G SayCmaj7/G​
EmDaddy,F Daddy Was A Real GoodC DaCadd9ncer  Amadd11        Am​
Until He A#add9Had Me And Then He TFhrew His Dancing Shoes AwCay  G​

Outro
C G (x3)
C
Also available in: D (Original) 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: C, G, F, C/B, Am7, C/G, Em, Cmaj7, Cmaj7/G, Cadd9, Amadd11, Am

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: C, G, F, C/B, Am7, C/G, Em, Cmaj7, Cmaj7/G, Cadd9, Amadd11, Am

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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