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Father to Son chords by
Phil Collins
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Some
D
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where down the road,
Em
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you're gonna find a place
D
D

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It seems so far, but it never is
A
A

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You won't need to stay,
F#m
F#m
2

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but you might lose your strength
Em
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On the way
Verse 2
D
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Sometimes you may feel
Em
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you're the only one
D
D

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Cause all the things you thought were safe,
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now they're gone
A
A

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But you won't be alone,
F#m
F#m
2

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Em
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I'll be here to carry you along
F#m
F#m
2

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Watching you 'til all your
Em
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work is done
Verse 3
D
D

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When you find your heart,
Em
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you'd better run with it
D
D

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Cause when she comes along,
Em
Em

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she could be breaking it
A
A

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No there's nothing wrong,
F#m
F#m
2

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you're learning to be strong
Em
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Don't look back
F#m
F#m
2

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She may soon be gone,
Em
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no don't look back
F#m
F#m
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She's not the only one,
Em
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remember that
Verse 4
D
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If your heart is beating fast,
Em
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then you know she's right
D
D

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If you don't know what to say,
Em
Em

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well, that's all right
A
A

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You don't know what to do?
F#m
F#m
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Remember she is just
Em
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D
D

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as scared as you
Verse 5
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Don't be shy, even when it

hurts to say
D
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Remember, you're gonna get hurt someday,
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anyway
A
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Then you must lift your head,
F#m
F#m
2

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keep it there
Em
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Remember what I said
F#m
F#m
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I'll always be with you don't forget
F#m
F#m
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Just look over your shoulder I'll be there.
Verse 6
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D
D

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If
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you look behind you,
D
D

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I will be there.
Outro 1
Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • G

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Father to Son by Phil Collins is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Father to Son are Eb, Fm, Bb, Gm, Ab.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Fm, Bb, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Father to Son is approximately 75 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Father to Son 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 Father to Son. 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 Phil Collins.

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