Sufjan Stevens - For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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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Fm                G#maj7    D#                A#
I have called you children, I have called you son,
Fm               G#maj7      D#           A#
What is there to answer when I’m the only one?
Fm               G#maj7    D#               A#
Morning comes in paradise, morning comes in light,
Fm           G#maj7        D#     A#
Still I must obey, still I must invite.

Chorus:
           Fm          G#maj7
If there’s anything to say,
           D#          A#
if there’s anything to do,
           Fm        G#maj7
If there’s any other way,
        D#           A#
I’ll do anything for you.

I was dressed embarrassment, I was dressed in wine
If you had a part of me, will you take your time?
Even if I come back, even if I die
Is there some idea to replace my life?

Chorus:
Like a father to impress
Like a mother's mourning dress
If we ever make a mess
I'll do anything for you

I have called you preacher,
I have called you son
If you have a father,
or if you haven't one

I'll do anything for you, I'll do anything for you
I'll do anything for you, I'll do anything for you

I did everything for you, I did everything for you
I did everything for you, I did everything for you
I did everything for you, I did everything for you
I did everything for you, I did everything for you


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

D#

Guitar chord D#

Fm

Guitar chord Fm

G#maj7

Guitar chord G#maj7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti" by Sufjan Stevens.

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