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Son Of A Preacher Man original guitar chords by
Dusty Springfield
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1968•R&B•5.5K views•
4.7 (7)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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Verse 1
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E

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Billy Ray was a preacher's son
A
A

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And when his daddy would visit
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he'd come along

When they gathered around and started talkin'
B
B
2

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That's when Billy would take me walkin'

Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'

Then he'd look into my eyes

Lord knows, to my surprise
Chorus 1
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The only one who could ever reach me
A
A

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Was the son of a preacher man

The only boy who could ever teach me
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Was the son of a preacher man
B
B
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Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was
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Verse 2
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Bein' good isn't always easy
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No matter how hard I try

When he started sweet-talkin' to me
B
B
2

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He'd come and tell me "Everything is all right"

He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is all right"

Can I get away again tonight?
Chorus 2
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The only one who could ever reach me
A
A

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E

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Was the son of a preacher man

The only boy who could ever teach me
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A

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Was the son of a preacher man
B
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Yes, he was, he was,
A
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Lord knows, he was (yes, he was)
Bridge 1
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How well I remember
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The look that was in his eyes

Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
B7
B7

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Takin' time to make time

Tellin' me that he's all mine
E7
E7

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Learnin' from each other's knowin'

Lookin' to see how much we've grown and
Chorus 3
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The only one who could ever reach me
D
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A

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Was the son of a preacher man

The only boy who could ever teach me
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Was the son of a preacher man
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D7
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Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was
Outro 1
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(The only one who could ever reach...)
D
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He was the sweet-talkin' son
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of a preacher man

(The only boy who could ever teach me)
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Yes, he was son of a preacher man

(The only one who could ever reach me)
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(Was the son of a preacher man)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • A

  • B

    2

  • D

  • B7

  • E7

  • D7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield is E major.

The primary chords used in Son Of A Preacher Man are E, A, B, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Son Of A Preacher Man is approximately 90 beats per minute.

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