Daughter of Mine – John McDermott (original in C#)
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=4zqAXILUk5Q
Intro: F G G// G7
V1
C Am7 C Am7 C Dm7 F Dm
These are the thoughts of a father, on the wedding day, of his daughter,
G C G7 Em F C Dm C
As his mind, wanders back, to the first time he held her.
C G7 C Am7 C Am7 C G7 C Dm F Dm
He looks at her now, the same pride in his eyes, as onto the dance floor they gli-ide,
G F Dm F Em C F C G7
This is the dance, of the bride and her father.
Chorus
C Am7 C Am7 C Dm7 F G7
Dance with me daughter of mine, on this, your wedding da-y,
Dm C Dm C
Dance with me daughter of mine, you’ll soon, be going away.
C G C G C C7 F Dm
I’ve loved you since, you first be-gan, now, you've found a new ma-an,
Am G Em Am G Dm
But I, love you so, and this, you must know, that my, love won't falter,
G Dm F Dm G G7 C F C G7
So dance, with me daughter, beautiful daughter, daughter of mine.
V2
C G7 C Am7 C Am7 C G7 C Dm F Dm
We walk down the aisle, on my face there's a smile, but deep in my heart there's a te-ar,
C G7 C Am7 C Am7 C G7 C Dm F Dm
Our friends and relations, are here in the church, with smiles on their faces they sta-re.
C G C G C C7 F Dm
As we walk t'ward the man, who has stolen your heart, and to whom I must give you away,
Am G Em Am C Dm7 F G7 F C G7
But I wish you love, and happiness too, on this, your wedding da-y.
Chorus
C Am7 C Am7 C Dm7 F G7
Dance with me daughter of mine, on this, your wedding da-y,
Dm C Dm C
Dance with me daughter of mine, you’ll soon, be going away.
C G C G C C7 F Dm
I’ve loved you since, you first be-gan, now, you've found a new ma-an,
Am G Em Am G Dm
But I, love you so, and this, you must know, that my, love won't falter,
G Dm F Dm G G7 C Dm C/ Am G7
So dance, with me daughter, beautiful daughter, daughter of mine.
V3
C G7 C Am7 C Am7 C G7 C Dm F Dm
The dance has be-gun, we twirl around the floor, but I know you're not my little girl anymore.
C G7 C Am7 C Am7 C G7 C Dm F Dm
A lovely young woman, has taken her place, and there's happiness written all over her face.
C Am C F Am G7 C Am7 Dm F C Dm C
But always remember although we must part, you may leave my arms, but ne-ver my heart. (Slowing)
Chorus
C Am7 C Am7 C Dm7 F G7
Dance with me daughter of mine, on this, your wedding da–y,
Dm C Dm C
Dance with me daughter of mine, you’ll soon, be going away.
C G C G C C7 Am G7
I've loved you since, you first be-gan, now, you've found a new ma-an.
G7 Am G7 Em C Am F G7 F Dm
But I, love you so-o, and this, you must kn-ow, that my, love won't fal-ter,
G Dm F Dm G G7 C Am F G7 C
So dance, with me daughter, so beautiful daughter, daughter of mine. (Slowing)
