Chordyes

Harper

Tom Paxton

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Harper by Tom Paxton

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Am G Am

Verse 1
Am'Father, GFather, Build Me A AmCabin Fine.
CThere I'll Go At Once And Lay Me AmDown.
AmBuild For GMe A Bed Of AmPine,
GFor I Feel My Time Is A-Coming 'AmRound.'

Chorus
Love Of GMine, Love Of AmMine.
Love Of AmMinGe, Love Of AmMine.

Verse 2
Am'No Daughter Of GMine Will Suffer AmShame.
CI'll Build Your Cabin By The AmLake.
AmThere I'll GWait With You Till Harper AmComes,
GAnd His Black And Bloody Life I'll AmTake.'

Chorus
Love Of GMine, Love Of AmMine.
Love Of AmMinGe, Love Of AmMine.

Verse 3
AmShe Lay GDown Upon Her Bed Of AmPain.
CShe Was Groanin' As Her Time Drew AmNigh.
AmSayin', 'Father, GTurn Your Face Unto The AmWall,
GFor I See A Murder In Your AmEyes.'

Chorus
Love Of GMine, Love Of AmMine.
Love Of AmMinGe, Love Of AmMine.

Verse 4
AmNow Harper GHe Stepped Up To The Cabin AmDoor.
CHis Horse He'd Left In The Woods AmNearby.
AmHe Stepped InGto The Cabin CarelessAmly,
And He GHeard A Low And A Deadly AmCry.

Chorus
Love Of GMine, Love Of AmMine.
Love Of AmMinGe, Love Of AmMine.

Verse 5
AmOh, You GBloody Awful AmMan,
CMy Daughter's Pain Is All Because Of AmYou.
AmYou Would Not GTake Her For Your Wedded AmWife,
And GNow It's A Terrible Thing That I Must AmDo.

Chorus
Love Of GMine, Love Of AmMine.
Love Of AmMinGe, Love Of AmMine.

Verse 6
AmHe Fired His GGun And Harper He Fell AmDown.
CHis Blood Fell On The Dark And Earthen AmFloor.
'Lie AmThere, Lie GThere You Faithless AmMan,
GYou'll Never Break Your Vows No AmMore.'

Chorus
Love Of GMine, Love Of AmMine.
Love Of AmMinGe, Love Of AmMine.
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Harper?

The chords for Harper are: Am, G, C

What is the original key of Harper?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Harper?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Harper in another key?

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

Can Harper be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Harper on ukulele?

Chord Harper can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Harper?

Harper uses 3 chords: Am, G, C

What is the easiest way to play Harper?

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 Harper released in?

Harper was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Harper?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Harper 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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