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Harper

Tom Paxton

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

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

Verse 1
Em'Father, DFather, Build Me A EmCabin Fine.
GThere I'll Go At Once And Lay Me EmDown.
EmBuild For DMe A Bed Of EmPine,
DFor I Feel My Time Is A-Coming 'EmRound.'

Chorus
Love Of DMine, Love Of EmMine.
Love Of EmMinDe, Love Of EmMine.

Verse 2
Em'No Daughter Of DMine Will Suffer EmShame.
GI'll Build Your Cabin By The EmLake.
EmThere I'll DWait With You Till Harper EmComes,
DAnd His Black And Bloody Life I'll EmTake.'

Chorus
Love Of DMine, Love Of EmMine.
Love Of EmMinDe, Love Of EmMine.

Verse 3
EmShe Lay DDown Upon Her Bed Of EmPain.
GShe Was Groanin' As Her Time Drew EmNigh.
EmSayin', 'Father, DTurn Your Face Unto The EmWall,
DFor I See A Murder In Your EmEyes.'

Chorus
Love Of DMine, Love Of EmMine.
Love Of EmMinDe, Love Of EmMine.

Verse 4
EmNow Harper DHe Stepped Up To The Cabin EmDoor.
GHis Horse He'd Left In The Woods EmNearby.
EmHe Stepped InDto The Cabin CarelessEmly,
And He DHeard A Low And A Deadly EmCry.

Chorus
Love Of DMine, Love Of EmMine.
Love Of EmMinDe, Love Of EmMine.

Verse 5
EmOh, You DBloody Awful EmMan,
GMy Daughter's Pain Is All Because Of EmYou.
EmYou Would Not DTake Her For Your Wedded EmWife,
And DNow It's A Terrible Thing That I Must EmDo.

Chorus
Love Of DMine, Love Of EmMine.
Love Of EmMinDe, Love Of EmMine.

Verse 6
EmHe Fired His DGun And Harper He Fell EmDown.
GHis Blood Fell On The Dark And Earthen EmFloor.
'Lie EmThere, Lie DThere You Faithless EmMan,
DYou'll Never Break Your Vows No EmMore.'

Chorus
Love Of DMine, Love Of EmMine.
Love Of EmMinDe, Love Of EmMine.
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Harper?

The chords for Harper are: Em, D, G

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: Em, D, G

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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