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Heavenly Father Holy Mother

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David Allan Coe (born September 6, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter. Coe took up music after spending much of his early life in reform schools and prisons, and first became notable for busking in Nashville. He initially played mostly in the blues style, before transitioning to country music, becoming a major part of the 1970s outlaw country scene. His biggest hits were "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile", "The Ride", "You Never Even Called Me by My Name", "She Used to Love Me a Lot", and "Longhaired Redneck".

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Heavenly Father, Holy Mother - David Allan Coe
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Tabbed by: Joe Schwab
E-mail: [email protected]

Tuning: Standard
Capo 3

Intro: D

VERSE 1
D
If grandpa was alive right now
G A D
There ain't no tellin' what he'd have to say
D G
Why he had fifteen wives all living with him
A D
When he finally passed away
G
And though I've just got two now mama
G D
That's enough to keep me satisfied
A G
I haven't had a son yet but the good Lord knows
A D
The three of us have tried

CHORUS
A G
'Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch
A D
That we once spoke has been forgotten
G D A
And the Mormon way of life is almost gone
G A D A G
But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City
G A G
To raise our voices in a joyful song
D G D
And we sing: Heavenly Father, Holy Mother
A
Keeper of our children tiller of the land
D G D
Take us to the river in a horse and buggy
A D
Give us our salvation help us make our stand

VERSE 2
D
No, ma'am, I did not go to see
G A D
The Reverend Brigham Young while I was there
D G
But I'm sure glad to know you wanted him
A D
To mention my name in a prayer
G
I hope he did not preach about the young folks
G D
That refused to make the change
A G
'Cause if he did I'm sure I got a little more
A D
Than my share of the blame

CHORUS
A G
'Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch
A D
That we once spoke has been forgotten
G D A
And the Mormon way of life is almost gone
G A D A G
But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City
G A G
To raise our voices in a joyful song
D G D
And we sing: Heavenly Father, Holy Mother
A
Keeper of our children tiller of the land
D G D
Take us to the river in a horse and buggy
A D
Give us our salvation help us make our stand

REPEAT CHORUS (as necessary)