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Padre - Elvis Presley
Composers: Romans, webster
From The Album  "Elvis" released in 1973
Original Key G
Strumming pattern for intro, verses and outro
1 & 2 & 3 & 4
D D   D D   D
The / G  D7 / bars in the intro and verses are strummed :
1 & 2 & 3 & 4
G G   G G   D7
Intro:
/  G   D7/  G   D7/  G   D7/  G   D7/
#1:
The Gday that we wed,  D7you Gblessed us and saidD7  
"May G7Heaven bestow you CGrace"
CmThere in the Holy Gplace
D7We shared our first emGbraceD7  
#2:
Our Gcottage was small,  D7but Gricher than allD7  
The G7palaces of the CKing
CmAll day, the birds would Gsing
D7Our hearts were filled with GSpringD7  
Chorus:
GPadrG7e, CPadre
                           D7        GD7?
What happened to our love so true
GPadrG7e, CPadre
D7In my grief I turn to yGouD7  G  D7  
#3:
ThenG, he came along  D7and Gsang her his songD7  
And G7won her with honey Clies
CmHe, of the fiery Geyes
D7Now, it's my heart that GcriesD7  
#4:
So, GI kneel and pray  D7the Ghours awayD7  
And G7weary, my heart has Cgrown
CmWond'ring where love has Gflown
D7Counting my beads aGloneD7  
Chorus:
GPadrG7e, oh CPadre
PleaD7se tell me how such things can Gbe
GPadrG7e,  oh CPadre
D7Pray for my love and GmeD7  
Outro:
/  G   D7/  G   D7/  G   D7/ G  

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Padre

by Elvis Presley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Padre - Elvis Presley

Composers: Romans, webster

From The Album "Elvis" released in 1973

Original Key G

Strumming pattern for intro, verses and outro

1 & 2 & 3 & 4

D D D D D

The / G D7 / bars in the intro and verses are strummed :

1 & 2 & 3 & 4

G G G G D7

Intro:

G D7 G D7 G D7 G D7

/ / / / /

#1:

G D7 G D7

The day that we wed, you blessed us and said

G7 C

"May Heaven bestow you Grace"

Cm G

There in the Holy place

D7 G D7

We shared our first embrace

#2:

G D7 G D7

Our cottage was small, but richer than all

G7 C

The palaces of the King

Cm G

All day, the birds would sing

D7 G D7

Our hearts were filled with Spring

Chorus:

G G7 C

Padre, Padre

D7 G

D7?

What happened to our love so true

G G7 C

Padre, Padre

D7 G D7 G D7

In my grief I turn to you

#3:

G D7 G D7

Then, he came along and sang her his song

G7 C

And won her with honey lies

Cm G

He, of the fiery eyes

D7 G D7

Now, it's my heart that cries

#4:

G D7 G D7

So, I kneel and pray the hours away

G7 C

And weary, my heart has grown

Cm G

Wond'ring where love has flown

D7 G D7

Counting my beads alone

Chorus:

G G7 C

Padre, oh Padre

D7 G

Please tell me how such things can be

G G7 C

Padre, oh Padre

D7 G D7

Pray for my love and me

Outro:

G D7 G D7 G D7 G

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About Padre Chords by Elvis Presley

Learn how to play Padre by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Padre chords”, “Padre guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley 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 G, D, D7, G7, C, Cm.

FAQ — Padre by Elvis Presley

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What key is "Padre" in?

The chords for "Padre" show the original chord names (including G, D, D7, G7, C, Cm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.