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Dad

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EDad, I hate to tell yaC#  
DSometimes I wanna slap you in the faceA  
EBut Dad, I gotta tell yaC#  
DIf you were gone I'd miss you from this placeA  
C#Don't go away DagainE  
C#I just wanna be yDour friendE  
EAnd if I don't say this nowC#  
DI'm gonna be sorryA  
C#Don't wanna make this sC#ame mistake againE  
EDad, I need to tell yaC#  
DSometimes I wanna walk right out the doorA  
EBut Dad, I'm gonna tell yaC#  
DI'm glad that we don't argue like beforeA  
C#Don't go away DagainE  
C#I just wanna Dbe your friendE  
EAnd if I don't say this nowC#  
DI'm gonna be sorryA  
C#Don't wanna make this sC#ame mistake againE  
EDad, I need to tell yaC#  
DSometimes its hard to show you how I feelA  
EDad, I'm gonna tell yaC#  
DI wish that all our differences weren't realA  
C#Don't go away DagainE  
C#I just wanna Dbe your friendE  
EAnd if I don't say this nowC#  
DI'm gonna be sorryA  
C#Don't wanna make this sC#ame mistake againE  
EI see the older that I getC#  
DI'm becoming youA  
EI see the older that I getC#  
DI'm becoming, I'm becoming you!A  
EDad I wanna tell yaC#  
DI just wanna take away your painA  

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Dad

by Goldfinger

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

E C#

Dad, I hate to tell ya

D A

Sometimes I wanna slap you in the face

E C#

But Dad, I gotta tell ya

D A

If you were gone I'd miss you from this place

C# D E

Don't go away again

C# D E

I just wanna be your friend

E C#

And if I don't say this now

D A

I'm gonna be sorry

C# C# E

Don't wanna make this same mistake again

E C#

Dad, I need to tell ya

D A

Sometimes I wanna walk right out the door

E C#

But Dad, I'm gonna tell ya

D A

I'm glad that we don't argue like before

C# D E

Don't go away again

C# D E

I just wanna be your friend

E C#

And if I don't say this now

D A

I'm gonna be sorry

C# C# E

Don't wanna make this same mistake again

E C#

Dad, I need to tell ya

D A

Sometimes its hard to show you how I feel

E C#

Dad, I'm gonna tell ya

D A

I wish that all our differences weren't real

C# D E

Don't go away again

C# D E

I just wanna be your friend

E C#

And if I don't say this now

D A

I'm gonna be sorry

C# C# E

Don't wanna make this same mistake again

E C#

I see the older that I get

D A

I'm becoming you

E C#

I see the older that I get

D A

I'm becoming, I'm becoming you!

E C#

Dad I wanna tell ya

D A

I just wanna take away your pain

About Dad Chords by Goldfinger

Learn how to play Dad by Goldfinger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dad chords”, “Dad guitar chords”, or “Goldfinger Dad 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 Dad chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dad lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C#, D, A.

FAQ — Dad by Goldfinger

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Can I transpose "Dad" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dad"?

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

Is "Dad" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Dad" in?

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