Brad Paisley – He Didnt Have To Be (Ukulele)
Key
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Versions
(2)
Guitar
Ukulele
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
My first tab. Posted because I couldnt find a 'correct' version.
Sounds right to me playing it finger style. You can play C's or Cadd9 all the way, I like
the way the Cadd9 sounds where I have it.
F F When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new G Fadd9 F It always winds up feeling more like a job interview F My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone G Fadd9 F Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run F F I met the man I call my dad when I was 5 years old G Fadd9 F He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go F A few months later I remember lying there in bed G Fadd9 F I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes... And then
(1st Chorus)
Dm G All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me F F How we went from somethings missing to a family Dm G Am F Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me Dm G F Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
(Chords stay the same for next verse)
F F I met the girl who's now my wife about three years ago G Fadd9 F We had the perfect marriage, but we wanted something more F Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends G Fadd9 F Crowded round the nursery window as they bring the baby in... And now
(2nd Chorus) - (Chords Stay same - Words Change)
Dm G All of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me F F How we've gone from somethings missing to a family Dm G Am F Looking through the glass I think about the man who's standing next to me Dm G F And I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
Strum 4 bars: F F Dm G
Dm G Am F Looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me Dm G F Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be F F Because he didn't have to be F F You know he didn't have to be