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Padre - Marty Robbins
Composers: Romans, Webster
Label: CBS
Reached #5 on the Country chart in 1970
Original Key Eb
Capo III
Intro:
C   F   C    G7
#1:
The Cday that we wed, you Cmaj7blessed us and said
"May C7Heaven bestow you FGrace"
FmHere in this Holy Cplace
G7We shared our first emCbrace
#2:
Our Ccottage was small, though Cmaj7richer than all
The C7palaces of a FKing
FmAll day, the birds would Csing
G7Our hearts were full of CSpringF  G  
chorus:
CPadrC7e, FPadDm7re
What G7happened to the love so CtrueG7  
CPadrC7e, FPadDm7re
G7In my grief, I turn to CyouG  G7  
#3:
Then, Che came along and Cmaj7sang her his song
And wC7on her with sugared Flies
FmHe, with the fiery Ceyes
G7Now, it's my heart that Ccries
#4:
CSo, I kneel and pray the Cmaj7hours away
And C7lonely, my heart has Fgrown
FmWond'ring where love has Cflown
G7Counting my tears aCloneF  G  
Chorus:
CPadrC7e, FPadreDm7  
What G7happened to the love thaCt burG7ned
Outro:
CPadrC7e, FPadDm7re
GIn my grief, to Dm7you G7I  Ctu F- Crn

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The story behind the song

"Padre" is an English-language version of a French song, with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The song found popularity with several artists, including Marty Robbins, who was known for his country and western style and his association with Western balladry. While playing, you can channel the feeling of a heartfelt, perhaps contemplative, address that the title suggests.

AI-written from these sources:Padre (song) — Wikipedia ↗Marty Robbins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Padre

by Marty Robbins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Dm7

Padre - Marty Robbins

Composers: Romans, Webster

Label: CBS

Reached #5 on the Country chart in 1970

Original Key Eb

Capo III

Intro:

C F C G7

#1:

C Cmaj7

The day that we wed, you blessed us and said

C7 F

"May Heaven bestow you Grace"

Fm C

Here in this Holy place

G7 C

We shared our first embrace

#2:

C Cmaj7

Our cottage was small, though richer than all

C7 F

The palaces of a King

Fm C

All day, the birds would sing

G7 C F G

Our hearts were full of Spring

chorus:

C C7 F Dm7

Padre, Padre

G7 C G7

What happened to the love so true

C C7 F Dm7

Padre, Padre

G7 C G G7

In my grief, I turn to you

#3:

C Cmaj7

Then, he came along and sang her his song

C7 F

And won her with sugared lies

Fm C

He, with the fiery eyes

G7 C

Now, it's my heart that cries

#4:

C Cmaj7

So, I kneel and pray the hours away

C7 F

And lonely, my heart has grown

Fm C

Wond'ring where love has flown

G7 C F G

Counting my tears alone

Chorus:

C C7 F Dm7

Padre, Padre

G7 C G7

What happened to the love that burned

Outro:

C C7 F Dm7

Padre, Padre

G Dm7 G7 C F C

In my grief, to you I tu - rn

About Padre Chords by Marty Robbins

Learn how to play Padre by Marty Robbins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Padre chords”, “Padre guitar chords”, or “Marty Robbins Padre 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 Padre chords and for experienced players who want accurate Padre lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, C, F, G7, Cmaj7, C7.

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The chords for "Padre" show the original chord names (including Eb, C, F, G7, Cmaj7, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.