Son Of Your Father

Elton John - Son Of Your Father: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Son Of Your Father" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Son Of Your Father Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Elton John

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Son Of Your Father" smoothly on your guitar.

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                D#
I'll catch the tramline in the morning
          G#
With your leave Van Bushell said
        A#7
He had further heard the cock crow
       G#               D#
As he stumbled out the shed

     D#7
Then blind Joseph came towards him
        G#
With a shotgun in his arms
               A#
He said you'll pay me twenty dollars
  G#                  D#
Before you leave my farm

     A#
Van Bushell saw the hook
      G#                D#
Which replaced Joseph's hand
                              G#
He said now calm you down my brother
         A#               D#
Let's discuss this man to man

                 G#
It's no good you getting angry
        D#     G/D     Cm  D#/A#
We must try to act our age
          G#            A#
You're pursuing your convictions
          A#          D#
Like some hermit in a cage

Chorus:
           D#           F7
You're the son of your father
G#               D#
Try a little bit harder
             F7              A#7
Do for me as he would do for you
      D#              F7
With blood and water bricks and mortar
    G#7             D#
He built for you a home
               A#/D     Cm
You're the son of your father
    G#              D#
So treat me as your own

Well, slowly Joseph barely lowered the rifle
And he emptied out the shells
Van Bushell, he came towards him
He shook his arm and wished him well

He said, "Now, hey, blind man, that is fine
But I sure can't waste my time
So move aside and let me go my way
I've got a train to ride"

Well, Joseph turned around
His grin was now a frown
He said, "Let me just refresh your mind
Your manners, boy, seem hard to find"

Chorus

Well there's two men lying dead as nails
On an East Virginia farm
For charity's an argument
That only leads to harm

So be careful when they're kind to you
Don't you end up in the dirt
Just remember what I'm saying to you
And you likely won't get hurt

Chorus

You're the son of your father
So treat me as your own
You're the son of your father
So treat me as your own, yeah


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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Son Of Your Father" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Son Of Your Father" by Elton John.

Elton John - Son Of Your Father: Guitar Chords

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