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My Ancestors

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[Intro]
Eb Eb7 Ab7
Eb Eb7 Ab7
[Verse 1]
    Eb
My ancestors were kings of old
              Ab
They ruled the world and all of its gold
           Bb     Ab                       Eb
But look at me, oh look at me, just look at me
[Verse 2]
    Eb
My ancestors would find the sun
           Ab
Before they bowed down to anyone
             Bb             Ab                       Eb
But you gonna look at me, oh look at me, just look at me
       Ab                 Eb
Yeah, oh look at me, I'm a stranger in this land
Ab                  Bb
Watch me stand tall, help me, help me be just a man, oh
[Chorus]
    Eb                             Eb7
My ancestors, they were mighty men
      Ab
And my son, he will be one of them
                Bb                         Ab
And they'll just look at him, yeah, they'll look at him
                Eb           Db            Bb
And they'll say, he's a man, he's a man, my son's a man, oh
[Outro]
    Eb      Ab7                   Eb   Eb7
My ancestors, they passed it on to me
Ab7                Eb   Eb7
I've got to, got to work
Ab7                 Eb   Eb7
And pass it on to my son
Ab7             Eb      Ab7
And he will be a man, oh yeah
                     Eb   Eb7
And pass it on to his son
Ab7             Eb                  Ab7          Eb
And he will be a man, oh yes he will, my son will be a man

My Ancestors chords and lyrics

Free chords for My Ancestors by Jimmy Cliff. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Eb Eb7 Ab7 
Eb Eb7 Ab7
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

My Ancestors Chords by Jimmy Cliff

Learn how to play My Ancestors by Jimmy Cliff with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “My Ancestors chords”, “My Ancestors guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Cliff My Ancestors 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 My Ancestors chords and for experienced players who want accurate My Ancestors lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Eb7, Ab7, Ab, Bb, Db.

Frequently asked questions about My Ancestors

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Can I transpose "My Ancestors" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "My Ancestors"?

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

Is "My Ancestors" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "My Ancestors" in?

The chords for "My Ancestors" show the original chord names (including Eb, Eb7, Ab7, Ab, Bb, Db). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.