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Harper

Tom Paxton

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Harper by Tom Paxton in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm A# Cm

Verse 1
Cm'Father, A#Father, Build Me A CCmabin Fine.
D#There I'll Go At Once And Lay Me DCmown.
CmBuild For A#Me A Bed Of PCmine,
A#For I Feel My Time Is A-Coming 'RCmound.'

Chorus
Love Of A#Mine, Love Of MCmine.
Love Of CmMinA#e, Love Of MCmine.

Verse 2
Cm'No Daughter Of A#Mine Will Suffer SCmhame.
D#I'll Build Your Cabin By The LCmake.
CmThere I'll A#Wait With You Till Harper CCmomes,
A#And His Black And Bloody Life I'll TCmake.'

Chorus
Love Of A#Mine, Love Of MCmine.
Love Of CmMinA#e, Love Of MCmine.

Verse 3
CmShe Lay A#Down Upon Her Bed Of PCmain.
D#She Was Groanin' As Her Time Drew NCmigh.
CmSayin', 'Father, A#Turn Your Face Unto The WCmall,
A#For I See A Murder In Your ECmyes.'

Chorus
Love Of A#Mine, Love Of MCmine.
Love Of CmMinA#e, Love Of MCmine.

Verse 4
CmNow Harper A#He Stepped Up To The Cabin DCmoor.
D#His Horse He'd Left In The Woods NCmearby.
CmHe Stepped InA#to The Cabin CarelesslCmy,
And He A#Heard A Low And A Deadly CCmry.

Chorus
Love Of A#Mine, Love Of MCmine.
Love Of CmMinA#e, Love Of MCmine.

Verse 5
CmOh, You A#Bloody Awful MCman,
D#My Daughter's Pain Is All Because Of YCmou.
CmYou Would Not A#Take Her For Your Wedded WCmife,
And A#Now It's A Terrible Thing That I Must DCmo.

Chorus
Love Of A#Mine, Love Of MCmine.
Love Of CmMinA#e, Love Of MCmine.

Verse 6
CmHe Fired His A#Gun And Harper He Fell DCmown.
D#His Blood Fell On The Dark And Earthen FCmloor.
'Lie CmThere, Lie A#There You Faithless MCman,
A#You'll Never Break Your Vows No MCmore.'

Chorus
Love Of A#Mine, Love Of MCmine.
Love Of CmMinA#e, Love Of MCmine.
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Harper?

The chords for Harper are: Cm, A#, D#

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: Cm, A#, D#

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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