Butterfly Kisses chords by Bob Carlisle (Official Version)

GuitarPianoUkulele

Dm
C6
Cadd9
Dm/C
C
G/A
F/G
Am
C/E
Fsus2
Gsus4
G
F/A
G/B
F/C
G/C
F
Dsus4
D
Fadd9
Eb
Dm7
Csus4
Csus2
Abmaj7
C/G

Intro 1

Cadd9

Dm/C

G/A

F/G

Verse 1
Am 
C 
There's two things I know for sure
Am 
She was sent here from heaven
C 
and she's daddy's little girl
Dm 
C/E 
As I drop to my knees
Fsus2 
Gsus4 
G 
by her bed at night
Dm 
C/E 
She talks to Jesus
Fsus2 
Gsus4 
G 
and I        close my eyes
F/A 
G/B 
C 
F/A 
and I thank god for all of the joy in my    life
Gsus4 
Oh, but most     of all

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Chorus 1
Cadd9 
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
F/C 
C 
Sticking little white flowers
G/C 
Am 
G 
all up    in her hair
F 
"Walk beside the pony, Daddy,
C/E 
it's my    first ride."
F 
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy,
C/E 
but I     sure tried."
F/A 
G/B 
Oh, with all   that I've done wrong,
C 
Dsus4 
I must have done something right
D 
Fadd9 
To deserve a hug      every morning
Gsus4 
G 
And butterfly kisses at night

Interlude 1

Cadd9

F/C

G/A

F/G

Verse 2
Am 
C 
Sweet 16 today
Am 
She's looking like her mama
C 
a little more everyday
Dm 
C/E 
Fsus2 
Gsus4 
One part woman, the other    part girl
G 
Dm 
C/E 
To perfume and make- up
Fsus2 
Gsus4 
G 
from ribbons  and curls
F/A 
G/B 
Trying her wings out
C 
F/A 
in a great big world
Gsus4 
But I remember

Chorus 2
Cadd9 
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
F/C 
C 
G/C 
Am 
Sticking little white flowers all up    in her hair
G 
F 
"You know how much I love you, Daddy,
C/E 
But if you   don't mind
F 
I'm only gonna kiss you
C/E 
on the cheek this time."
F/A 
G/B 
Oh, with all   that I've done wrong,
C 
Dsus4 
I must have done something right
D 
Fadd9 
To deserve her love     every morning
Gsus4 
G 
Cadd9 
And butterfly kisses at night

Bridge 1

Dm7

All the precious time

Csus4

Csus2

Like the wind, the years go by

Dm7

Precious butterfly

F/A

Spread your wings and fly

Verse 3
Am 
C 
She'll change her name today
Am 
She'll make a promise
C 
and I'll give her away
Dm 
C/E 
Standing in the bride room
Fsus2 
just staring  at her
Dm 
C/E 
She asked me what I'm thinking
Fsus2 
Gsus4 
and I said     "I'm not sure
G 
F/A 
G/B 
C 
F/A 
I just feel  like I'm losing my baby girl."
Gsus4 
She leaned over

Chorus 3
Cadd9 
Gave me butterfly kisses
with her mama there,
F/C 
C 
Sticking little white flowers
G/C 
Am 
G 
all up    in her hair
F 
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy,
C/E 
it's just  about time."
F 
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy?
C/E 
Daddy, don't cry"
F/A 
G/B 
Oh, with all   that I've done wrong,
C 
Dsus4 
I must have done something right
D 
Fadd9 
To deserve her love     every morning
Gsus4 
G 
And butterfly kisses
F/A 
I couldn't ask   God for more,
G/B 
man this  is what love is
Abmaj7 
I know      I gotta let her go,
C/G 
but I'll always remember
F 
Every hug in the morning
Gsus4 
and butterfly kisses
Cadd9 
Cadd9 
F/C 
C 
G/A 
F/G 
Cadd9 

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Dm
C6
Cadd9
Dm/C
C
G/A
F/G
Am
C/E
Fsus2
Gsus4
G
F/A
G/B
F/C
G/C
F
Dsus4
D
Fadd9
Eb
Dm7
Csus4
Csus2
Abmaj7
C/G

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: D minorBPM: 82

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Dm: x-x-0-2-3-1
C6: x-3-2-2-1-x
Cadd9: x-3-2-0-3-3
Dm/C: x-3-x-2-3-1
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
G/A: x-0-5-4-3-x
F/G: 3-x-3-2-1-x
Am: x-0-2-2-1-0
C/E: 0-3-2-0-1-0
Fsus2: x-x-3-0-1-3
Gsus4: 3-x-0-0-1-3
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
F/A: x-0-3-2-1-x
G/B: x-2-0-0-0-3
F/C: x-3-3-2-1-x
G/C: x-3-5-4-3-3
F: x-3-3-2-1-x
Dsus4: x-x-0-2-3-3
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
Fadd9: x-x-3-2-1-3
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Dm7: x-x-0-2-1-1
Csus4: x-3-3-0-1-x
Csus2: x-3-0-0-1-x
Abmaj7: 4-x-5-5-4-x
C/G: 3-x-2-0-1-0

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This is the definitive original version of Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of D minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Bob Carlisle.