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Harper

Tom Paxton

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

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

Verse 1
Gm'Father, FFather, Build Me A GmCabin Fine.
A#There I'll Go At Once And Lay Me DGmown.
GmBuild For FMe A Bed Of GmPine,
FFor I Feel My Time Is A-Coming 'GmRound.'

Chorus
Love Of FMine, Love Of GmMine.
Love Of GmMinFe, Love Of GmMine.

Verse 2
Gm'No Daughter Of FMine Will Suffer GmShame.
A#I'll Build Your Cabin By The LGmake.
GmThere I'll FWait With You Till Harper GmComes,
FAnd His Black And Bloody Life I'll GmTake.'

Chorus
Love Of FMine, Love Of GmMine.
Love Of GmMinFe, Love Of GmMine.

Verse 3
GmShe Lay FDown Upon Her Bed Of GmPain.
A#She Was Groanin' As Her Time Drew NGmigh.
GmSayin', 'Father, FTurn Your Face Unto The GmWall,
FFor I See A Murder In Your GmEyes.'

Chorus
Love Of FMine, Love Of GmMine.
Love Of GmMinFe, Love Of GmMine.

Verse 4
GmNow Harper FHe Stepped Up To The Cabin GmDoor.
A#His Horse He'd Left In The Woods NGmearby.
GmHe Stepped InFto The Cabin CarelessGmly,
And He FHeard A Low And A Deadly GmCry.

Chorus
Love Of FMine, Love Of GmMine.
Love Of GmMinFe, Love Of GmMine.

Verse 5
GmOh, You FBloody Awful GmMan,
A#My Daughter's Pain Is All Because Of YGmou.
GmYou Would Not FTake Her For Your Wedded GmWife,
And FNow It's A Terrible Thing That I Must GmDo.

Chorus
Love Of FMine, Love Of GmMine.
Love Of GmMinFe, Love Of GmMine.

Verse 6
GmHe Fired His FGun And Harper He Fell GmDown.
A#His Blood Fell On The Dark And Earthen FGmloor.
'Lie GmThere, Lie FThere You Faithless GmMan,
FYou'll Never Break Your Vows No GmMore.'

Chorus
Love Of FMine, Love Of GmMine.
Love Of GmMinFe, Love Of GmMine.
Also available in: Am (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Harper?

The chords for Harper are: Gm, F, A#

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: Gm, F, A#

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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