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That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine

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[INTRO] 
D A D
[VERSE 1] 
In a Dvine covered Ashack in the Dmountains
bravely fighting the battle of Atime,
is a Ddear one who's D7weathered life's Gsorrows,
it's that Dsilver-haired Adaddy of Dmine.
[CHORUS]
If DI could recAall all the Dheartaches,D7  
dear old GDaddy, I caused you to Dbear,
if AI could erase those Dlines from your face,
and Ebring back the E7gold to your Ahair.
If DGod would but Agrant me the Dpower,
just to turn back the pages of Atime,
I'd Dgive all I D7own, if GI could but atone
to that Dsilver-haired Adaddy of Dmine.
[VERSE 2]
But I Dknow it's too Alate, dear old DDaddy,
to repay for the sorrows and Acare,
though dear DMother is D7waiting in Gheaven,
just to Dcomfort and Asolace you Dthere.
[CHORUS]
If DI could recAall all the Dheartaches,D7  
dear old GDaddy, I caused you to Dbear,
if AI could erase those Dlines from your face,
and Ebring back the E7gold to your Ahair.
If DGod would but Agrant me the Dpower,
just to turn back the pages of Atime,
I'd Dgive all I D7own, if GI could but atone
to that Dsilver-haired Adaddy of Dmine.

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The story behind the song

Marty Robbins was a highly popular and successful country and western singer and songwriter, known for a career that spanned nearly four decades. He taught himself guitar while serving in the U.S. Navy and became famous performing in clubs. This song, "That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine," fits within the world of an artist who often explored themes of Western balladry and heartfelt storytelling. It plays like a tender ode, likely evoking feelings of nostalgia and deep affection.

AI-written from these sources:Marty Robbins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine

by Marty Robbins

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Chords in this song · guitar

[INTRO]

D A D

[VERSE 1]

D A D

In a vine covered shack in the mountains

bravely fighting the battle of time,

D D7 G

is a dear one who's weathered life's sorrows,

D A D

it's that silver-haired daddy of mine.

[CHORUS]

D A D D7

If I could recall all the heartaches,

G D

dear old Daddy, I caused you to bear,

A D

if I could erase those lines from your face,

E E7 A

and bring back the gold to your hair.

D A D

If God would but grant me the power,

just to turn back the pages of time,

D D7 G

I'd give all I own, if I could but atone

D A D

to that silver-haired daddy of mine.

[VERSE 2]

D A D

But I know it's too late, dear old Daddy,

to repay for the sorrows and care,

D D7 G

though dear Mother is waiting in heaven,

D A D

just to comfort and solace you there.

[CHORUS]

D A D D7

If I could recall all the heartaches,

G D

dear old Daddy, I caused you to bear,

A D

if I could erase those lines from your face,

E E7 A

and bring back the gold to your hair.

D A D

If God would but grant me the power,

just to turn back the pages of time,

D D7 G

I'd give all I own, if I could but atone

D A D

to that silver-haired daddy of mine.

About That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine Chords by Marty Robbins

Learn how to play That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine by Marty Robbins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine chords”, “That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine guitar chords”, or “Marty Robbins That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine 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 That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine chords and for experienced players who want accurate That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, D7, G, E, E7.

FAQ — That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine by Marty Robbins

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What key is "That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine" in?

The chords for "That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine" show the original chord names (including D, A, D7, G, E, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.