The National - Son: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Son" 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C And if you follow me, son Cmaj7 The wind'll wrap around you Carry you from the ground You will never be alone Your weight will turn to sunlight That's falling on a girl You're still inside the world She's reading books from empty women They're giving beauty tips from empty hips Chorus: F C/E And how is the water of the rain F C/E And how is the air of the wind F C/E And how are the arms of your mother F C/E She's holding you in F G C/E Watch them as they try to fly their kites inside C their bedrooms That were only built for drinking Your thoughts, they never lasted long when you were under the sky Above it you can hold a thought forever Chorus - x2 She's holding you in She's holding you in Hey, hey, hey, hey... You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC  Cmaj7  E  F  G  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 "Son" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Son" by The National.