Chords for Flatt and Scruggs- Father's Table Grace
Tempo:
112.05 bpm
Chords used:
G
D
C
A
Dm
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
Start Jamming...
[G] [C] [C#] [D]
[G]
As we sit at the table, our family's heads bowed low.
My thoughts [Dm] returned to [C] childhood and the finest man I know.
He [G] doesn't speak good English, he's just a simple man.
But [Em] when he's [D] talking to the Lord, even a little child can understand.
[Am] [G] I was young and reckless, but the thought still [F] comes to me.
[C] When I told my dad, I felt I was old enough to [G] leave.
He [Em] sat there at the [D] table and a look came on his [G] face.
And he never spoke another word [C] till he said [G] the table grace.
He said, Our gracious Heavenly [F] Father, we're all [C] gathered here today to give Thee thanks
for blessings [G] so humble we pray.
My oldest son is leaving, [D] but I'm sure he knows what's best.
But [A] just in case, [G] would you stand by and help him stand the test?
[C] Lord, he's awful neglectful about church on Sunday morning.
[G] And if he gets with the wrong crowd, [D] would you let him hold your [G] arm?
And if he flies too high, [E] would you clip his [G] wings?
But don't let him fall too hard.
I'm [Dm] sure, Lord, [C] you can handle things.
I've tried my best from day to [G] day to teach him right from wrong.
And he's grown to [Am] be a fine young man, [D] and he's always [A] blessed our home.
[G] We [D] pray Thee, Lord, for [G] guidance that he won't build [C] upon the sand.
But we won't worry half as much if we [G] know he's in Your hands.
[D] And oh yes, Lord, it won't be [G] long till I'll be coming home.
Don't make me wait too long.
We pray Thee, Lord, for guidance.
Please cleanse us [C] from our sins so we can all be together in heaven.
In [G] Jesus' name, amen.
The [D] table was silent [G] as tears ran [D] down my face.
And [G] from that day on, I based my life on Father's table grace.
[C] [A] [D]
[G]
As we sit at the table, our family's heads bowed low.
My thoughts [Dm] returned to [C] childhood and the finest man I know.
He [G] doesn't speak good English, he's just a simple man.
But [Em] when he's [D] talking to the Lord, even a little child can understand.
[Am] [G] I was young and reckless, but the thought still [F] comes to me.
[C] When I told my dad, I felt I was old enough to [G] leave.
He [Em] sat there at the [D] table and a look came on his [G] face.
And he never spoke another word [C] till he said [G] the table grace.
He said, Our gracious Heavenly [F] Father, we're all [C] gathered here today to give Thee thanks
for blessings [G] so humble we pray.
My oldest son is leaving, [D] but I'm sure he knows what's best.
But [A] just in case, [G] would you stand by and help him stand the test?
[C] Lord, he's awful neglectful about church on Sunday morning.
[G] And if he gets with the wrong crowd, [D] would you let him hold your [G] arm?
And if he flies too high, [E] would you clip his [G] wings?
But don't let him fall too hard.
I'm [Dm] sure, Lord, [C] you can handle things.
I've tried my best from day to [G] day to teach him right from wrong.
And he's grown to [Am] be a fine young man, [D] and he's always [A] blessed our home.
[G] We [D] pray Thee, Lord, for [G] guidance that he won't build [C] upon the sand.
But we won't worry half as much if we [G] know he's in Your hands.
[D] And oh yes, Lord, it won't be [G] long till I'll be coming home.
Don't make me wait too long.
We pray Thee, Lord, for guidance.
Please cleanse us [C] from our sins so we can all be together in heaven.
In [G] Jesus' name, amen.
The [D] table was silent [G] as tears ran [D] down my face.
And [G] from that day on, I based my life on Father's table grace.
[C] [A] [D]
Key:
G
D
C
A
Dm
G
D
C
[G] _ [C] _ [C#] _ [D] _ _ _ _ _
_ _ [G] _ _ _ _ _
As we sit at the table, our family's heads bowed low.
My thoughts [Dm] returned to [C] childhood and the finest man I know.
He [G] doesn't speak good English, he's just a simple man.
But [Em] when he's [D] talking to the Lord, even a little child can understand.
[Am] [G] I was young and reckless, but the thought still [F] comes to me.
[C] When I told my dad, I felt I was old enough to [G] leave.
He [Em] sat there at the [D] table and a look came on his [G] face.
And he never spoke another word [C] till he said [G] the table grace.
He said, Our gracious Heavenly [F] Father, we're all [C] gathered here today to give Thee thanks
for blessings [G] so humble we pray.
My oldest son is leaving, [D] but I'm sure he knows what's best.
But [A] just in case, [G] would you stand by and help him stand the test?
[C] Lord, he's awful neglectful about church on Sunday morning.
[G] And if he gets with the wrong crowd, [D] would you let him hold your [G] arm?
And if he flies too high, [E] would you clip his [G] wings?
But don't let him fall too hard.
I'm [Dm] sure, Lord, [C] you can handle things.
I've tried my best from day to [G] day to teach him right from wrong.
And he's grown to [Am] be a fine young man, [D] and he's always [A] blessed our home.
[G] We [D] pray Thee, Lord, for [G] guidance that he won't build [C] upon the sand.
But we won't worry half as much if we [G] know he's in Your hands.
[D] And oh yes, Lord, it won't be [G] long till I'll be coming home.
Don't make me wait too long.
We pray Thee, Lord, for guidance.
Please cleanse us [C] from our sins so we can all be together in heaven.
In [G] Jesus' name, amen.
The [D] table was silent [G] as tears ran [D] down my face.
And [G] from that day on, I based my life on Father's table grace. _
[C] _ [A] _ [D] _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ [G] _ _ _ _ _
As we sit at the table, our family's heads bowed low.
My thoughts [Dm] returned to [C] childhood and the finest man I know.
He [G] doesn't speak good English, he's just a simple man.
But [Em] when he's [D] talking to the Lord, even a little child can understand.
[Am] [G] I was young and reckless, but the thought still [F] comes to me.
[C] When I told my dad, I felt I was old enough to [G] leave.
He [Em] sat there at the [D] table and a look came on his [G] face.
And he never spoke another word [C] till he said [G] the table grace.
He said, Our gracious Heavenly [F] Father, we're all [C] gathered here today to give Thee thanks
for blessings [G] so humble we pray.
My oldest son is leaving, [D] but I'm sure he knows what's best.
But [A] just in case, [G] would you stand by and help him stand the test?
[C] Lord, he's awful neglectful about church on Sunday morning.
[G] And if he gets with the wrong crowd, [D] would you let him hold your [G] arm?
And if he flies too high, [E] would you clip his [G] wings?
But don't let him fall too hard.
I'm [Dm] sure, Lord, [C] you can handle things.
I've tried my best from day to [G] day to teach him right from wrong.
And he's grown to [Am] be a fine young man, [D] and he's always [A] blessed our home.
[G] We [D] pray Thee, Lord, for [G] guidance that he won't build [C] upon the sand.
But we won't worry half as much if we [G] know he's in Your hands.
[D] And oh yes, Lord, it won't be [G] long till I'll be coming home.
Don't make me wait too long.
We pray Thee, Lord, for guidance.
Please cleanse us [C] from our sins so we can all be together in heaven.
In [G] Jesus' name, amen.
The [D] table was silent [G] as tears ran [D] down my face.
And [G] from that day on, I based my life on Father's table grace. _
[C] _ [A] _ [D] _ _ _ _ _ _