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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · C · Am · Em · Bm
Father and Son Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · C · Am · Em · Bm
Father and Son Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · C · Am · Em · Bm
Father and Son Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · C · Am · Em · Bm
Father and Son Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · C · Am · Em · Bm
Father and Son Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · C · Am · Em · Bm
Father and Son Chords – Harmonica
A tender dialogue between a father and son, with gentle fingerpicking and beautiful harmonies.
Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick the father’s verses (slower) and strum the son’s verses (more urgent).
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Father - Verse 1
G – D – C
Am – G – Em
G – D – C
Am – G – D
Son - Verse 1
G – D – C
Am – G – Em
G – D – C
Am – G – D – G
Son - Chorus
D – Em – Bm – C
D – G – D – G
Father - Verse 2
G – D – C
Am – G – Em
G – D – C
Am – G – D
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Father and Son"?
You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C, Am, Em and Bm.
Is "Father and Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Father and Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Father and Son"?
It was written by Cat Stevens, and released in 1970.