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Harper

Tom Paxton

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

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

Verse 1
Dm'Father, CFather, Build Me A DmCabin Fine.
FThere I'll Go At Once And Lay Me DmDown.
DmBuild For CMe A Bed Of DmPine,
CFor I Feel My Time Is A-Coming 'DmRound.'

Chorus
Love Of CMine, Love Of DmMine.
Love Of DmMinCe, Love Of DmMine.

Verse 2
Dm'No Daughter Of CMine Will Suffer DmShame.
FI'll Build Your Cabin By The DmLake.
DmThere I'll CWait With You Till Harper DmComes,
CAnd His Black And Bloody Life I'll DmTake.'

Chorus
Love Of CMine, Love Of DmMine.
Love Of DmMinCe, Love Of DmMine.

Verse 3
DmShe Lay CDown Upon Her Bed Of DmPain.
FShe Was Groanin' As Her Time Drew DmNigh.
DmSayin', 'Father, CTurn Your Face Unto The DmWall,
CFor I See A Murder In Your DmEyes.'

Chorus
Love Of CMine, Love Of DmMine.
Love Of DmMinCe, Love Of DmMine.

Verse 4
DmNow Harper CHe Stepped Up To The Cabin DmDoor.
FHis Horse He'd Left In The Woods DmNearby.
DmHe Stepped InCto The Cabin CarelessDmly,
And He CHeard A Low And A Deadly DmCry.

Chorus
Love Of CMine, Love Of DmMine.
Love Of DmMinCe, Love Of DmMine.

Verse 5
DmOh, You CBloody Awful DmMan,
FMy Daughter's Pain Is All Because Of DmYou.
DmYou Would Not CTake Her For Your Wedded DmWife,
And CNow It's A Terrible Thing That I Must DmDo.

Chorus
Love Of CMine, Love Of DmMine.
Love Of DmMinCe, Love Of DmMine.

Verse 6
DmHe Fired His CGun And Harper He Fell DmDown.
FHis Blood Fell On The Dark And Earthen DmFloor.
'Lie DmThere, Lie CThere You Faithless DmMan,
CYou'll Never Break Your Vows No DmMore.'

Chorus
Love Of CMine, Love Of DmMine.
Love Of DmMinCe, Love Of DmMine.
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Harper?

The chords for Harper are: Dm, C, F

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: Dm, C, F

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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