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hey dad chords by
Matt Stillwell
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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
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Hey Dad Lyrics


His old hands were like leather

From working in the cold Caro
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F

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lina weather
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Stringing 60 hour weeks together
C
C

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For my momma, my brother, and me

He was old fashion,

he was old school

cmerican red, white, and blue
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But to me he was just cool,
Dm
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the man I wanted to be
C
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It ain't setting that he's really gone
F
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I can call the number,

still here in my phone
C
C

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I'd say hey dad, it's me dad
G
G

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Just wanted to tell ya that

I miss you bad
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He'd make me laugh

like he always did
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G

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Gsus4
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Before he said goodbye
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G

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he'd leave me with this
C
C

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Go on boy, be strong boy,
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G

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don't you shed a tear for me boy
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I had a good life, one hell of a run
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C
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It's alright I love you son

Hey dad
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I'd tell him that his two grandbabies are
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turning into little ladies
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cnd just like him they're a little crazy
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I talk about him all the time

I'd let him know that me and my brothers
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are spending more time with one
C
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another
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Momma says somedays

are better than others
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I think she's gonna be fine

Hey dad, it's me dad
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G

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Just wanted to tell you that

I miss you bad
F
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He'd make me laugh

like he always did
Gsus4
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Before he said goodbye
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G

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he'd leave me with this
C
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Go on boy, be strong boy,
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G

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don't you shed a tear for me boy
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I had a good life, one hell of a run
G
G

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C
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It's alright, I love you son
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Hey dad
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Go on boy, be strong boy,
G
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don't you shed a tear for me boy
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I had a good life, one hell of a run
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Gsus4
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It's alright, I love you son
Outro 1

Hey dad
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • Am

  • Dm

  • Gsus4

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of hey dad by Matt Stillwell is Db major.

The primary chords used in hey dad are Ab, Db, Gb, Bbm, Ebm, Absus4.

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

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

The tempo of hey dad is approximately 70 beats per minute.

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

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