Now playing

About Father

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/10

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 10Position: 8

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

By Yen
                      Capo 4 - No capo
Chords Used:              Em - G#m
                            D- F#  
                            C- E  
                            G- B  
e|---------------------------|
B|---9---11s12-11---9s7-9----|
G|-8-------------------------| (x2) s = slide
D|---------------------------|
A|---------------------------|
E|---------------------------|
*Note = this tab can be used with or without a capo, because of the absence of open strings.
Intro:
 Em-  D-  C(x2)
   EmI CAN STILL RDEMEMBER HIM EmWELL
  EmHE TAUGHT ME OF DLIFE AND TAUGHT IT SO GWELL
  EmHE SPOKE OF BEGGARS AND DKINGS
 CHE SAID THE BEST OF ALL EmTHINGS
 CBE WISE FOR DWISDOM SETS A MAN EmFREE
  EmLESSONS FLED ADWAY WITH THE EmTIDE
  EmAND HIS WISHES DDIES IN A SOUL OF A GCHILD
  EmWHO ONLY WANTED TO DSING
 CSO LIKE THE BIRD ON THE EmWING
 CUP THROUGH THE DWINDS TO SET MYSELF EmFREE
  EmSEASONED NOW BY DTRIALS OF EmTIME
  EmSOFTER TO DTOUCH A MELLOW LIKE GWINE
 EmIT'S SOMEHOW FEELING ADLONE
 CTOOK THE JOURNEY ON EmHOME
 CTO SEE MY  DMERLIN DAD ONES EmMORE
Adlib ...
   EmI HEARD NO WORDS, DHEARD ME NO EmTALES
  EmI SAW NO LIFE, DSO ASHEN, SO GPALE
  EmI SAW MY EYES GRODWIN' DIM
 CFOR IT WAS ONLY IN EmHIM
 CTHAT I SAW DHOPE IN DESTINIES EmSTAR
Repeat Verse I
 CBE WISE FOR DWISDOM SETS A MAN EmFREE... To Fade

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

About Father

by Freddie Aguilar

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

By Yen

Capo 4 - No capo

Chords Used: Em - G#m

D F#

C E

G B

e|---------------------------|

B|---9---11s12-11---9s7-9----|

G|-8-------------------------| (x2) s = slide

D|---------------------------|

A|---------------------------|

E|---------------------------|

*Note = this tab can be used with or without a capo, because of the absence of open strings.

Intro:

Em D C

- - (x2)

Em D Em

I CAN STILL REMEMBER HIM WELL

Em D G

HE TAUGHT ME OF LIFE AND TAUGHT IT SO WELL

Em D

HE SPOKE OF BEGGARS AND KINGS

C Em

HE SAID THE BEST OF ALL THINGS

C D Em

BE WISE FOR WISDOM SETS A MAN FREE

Em D Em

LESSONS FLED AWAY WITH THE TIDE

Em D G

AND HIS WISHES DIES IN A SOUL OF A CHILD

Em D

WHO ONLY WANTED TO SING

C Em

SO LIKE THE BIRD ON THE WING

C D Em

UP THROUGH THE WINDS TO SET MYSELF FREE

Em D Em

SEASONED NOW BY TRIALS OF TIME

Em D G

SOFTER TO TOUCH A MELLOW LIKE WINE

Em D

IT'S SOMEHOW FEELING ALONE

C Em

TOOK THE JOURNEY ON HOME

C D Em

TO SEE MY MERLIN DAD ONES MORE

Adlib ...

Em D Em

I HEARD NO WORDS, HEARD ME NO TALES

Em D G

I SAW NO LIFE, SO ASHEN, SO PALE

Em D

I SAW MY EYES GROWIN' DIM

C Em

FOR IT WAS ONLY IN HIM

C D Em

THAT I SAW HOPE IN DESTINIES STAR

Repeat Verse I

C D Em

BE WISE FOR WISDOM SETS A MAN FREE... To Fade

About About Father Chords by Freddie Aguilar

Learn how to play About Father by Freddie Aguilar with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “About Father chords”, “About Father guitar chords”, or “Freddie Aguilar About Father chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy About Father chords and for experienced players who want accurate About Father lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G#m, D, F#, C, E.

FAQ — About Father by Freddie Aguilar

How do I play "About Father" by Freddie Aguilar on guitar?

Open the free chords for "About Father" by Freddie Aguilar on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "About Father" by Freddie Aguilar free?

Yes. The chords for "About Father" by Freddie Aguilar are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "About Father" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "About Father" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "About Father"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "About Father" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "About Father" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "About Father" by Freddie Aguilar with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Freddie Aguilar below.

What key is "About Father" in?

The chords for "About Father" show the original chord names (including Em, G#m, D, F#, C, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.