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My Daddy Knows Best chords by
The Marvelettes
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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My daddy told me that boys
Bm
Bm
2

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may say some things that aren't true
D
D

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Well, they promise me the sweet things
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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that they never intend to do

You say your love is strong
G
G

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A
A

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And you'll never do me wrong
D
D

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(But let me tell you that...)
Verse 2
D
D

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My daddy told me to open up
Bm
Bm
2

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my eyes and not be blind
D
D

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Every time I look at you,
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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everything you do seems so fine

I love you so,
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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but I'll have to let you go
D
D

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Unless you get out and get a job
Bm
Bm
2

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(get out and get a job)
D
D

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Get out and get a job (get out
Bm
Bm
2

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and get a job)
Em
Em

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A
A

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I'm gonna wait till you pass the test
Verse 3
D
D

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'Cause my daddy knows best
G
G

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(daddyknows best)
D
D

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My daddy knows best now
A
A

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F#
F#
2

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(Hedoesn't want me to make)
Bm
Bm
2

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no no no no no no

(The same mistakes) no
Em
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no no no; he says
A
A

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Romance without finance

can be a nuisance

(Need your lovin' but
D
D

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my daddy told me)
Verse 4
Bm
Bm
2

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Yes he told me that our love is fine
D
D

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Oh but don't let it mislead you

'Cause daddy also said
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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that love is blind

While you're in poolrooms,
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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you should be in schoolrooms
D
D

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And get out and get a job
Bm
Bm
2

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(get out and get a job)
D
D

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Get out and get a job (get out
Bm
Bm
2

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and get a job)
Em
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A
A

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I'm gonna wait till you pass the test
Verse 5
D
D

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'Cause my daddy knows best

(daddy knows best)
G
G

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D
D

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No, don't care what you say
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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We've got to do it his way
D
D

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Don't say that he's mean
G
G

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I have to tell him everything
D
D

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Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • F#

    2

  • G

  • A

  • Gm

    3

  • Em

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of My Daddy Knows Best by The Marvelettes is Eb major.

The primary chords used in My Daddy Knows Best are Eb, Cm, G, Ab, Bb, Abm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Cm, G, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of My Daddy Knows Best is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of My Daddy Knows Best 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 My Daddy Knows Best. 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 The Marvelettes.

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

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