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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
C
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F
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C
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Verse 1
F
F

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When it's family,
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C

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Am
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you forgive them
F
F

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C
C

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For they know not what they do
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F

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When it's family,
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C

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Am
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you accept them
F
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C
C

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'Cause you have no choice but to
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F

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C

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Am
Am

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When it's family, they're a mirror
F
F

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C
C

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Of the worst and best in you
Am
Am

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F
F

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And they always put you to the test
Am
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And you al ways try
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F

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to do your best
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G
G

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And just pray for God to
F
F

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do the rest
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G

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When it's family
C
C

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Verse 2

Em
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Some are preachers, some are gay
F
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Fm
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Some are addicts, drunks and strays
C
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Bb
Bb

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A
A

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But not a one is turned away
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D
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When it's family
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C
C

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Em
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Some are lucky, others ain't
F
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Fm
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Some are fighters, others faint
C
C

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Bb
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A
A

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Winners, losers, sinners, saints
D
D

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G

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It's all family
C
C

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Verse 3

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Am
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And when it's family, you trust them
F
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C
C

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And your heart's an open door
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C

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Am
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When it's family, you tolerate
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C
C

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What you'd kill others for
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Am
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When it's family, you love and hate
F
F

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C
C

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And take then give some more
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F
F

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Somehow you justify mistakes
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Try to find some better way
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To solve the problems day to day
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In the family
C
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Verse 4
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C

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Em
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You take the trouble as it comes
F
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And love 'em more than anyone
Fm
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C
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Bb
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A
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Am
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Good or bad or in different
D
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G
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It's still family
C
C

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You choose your lovers
Em
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C
C

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You pick your friends
F
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Fm
Fm

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Not the family that you're in
C
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Bb
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A
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Am
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They'll be with you 'til the en d
D
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G
G

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'Cause it's family
C
C

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Verse 5
F
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When it's family,
C
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Am
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you forgive them
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C
C

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For they know not what they do
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Am
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When it's family, they're a mir ror
F
F

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C
C

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Of the worst and best in you
F
F

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F
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When it's family, when it's family
C
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C
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Let me be all that I should be
G
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To the family
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Em

  • F

  • G

  • Am

  • Fm

  • Bb

  • A

  • D

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Family by Dolly Parton is Db major.

The primary chords used in Family are Db, Fm, Gb, Ab, Bbm, Gbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Fm, Gb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Family is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Family using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Family. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dolly Parton.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Family to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Family by Dolly Parton on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.