Original Key G
Strumming pattern for intro, verses and outro
1 & 2 & 3 & 4
DDDDD
The / G D7 / bars in the intro and verses are strummed :
1 & 2 & 3 & 4
GGGGD7
Intro:
/GD/GD/GD/GD/
#1:
GD7GD7
The day that we wed, you blessed us and said
G7C
"May Heaven bestow you Grace"
CmG
There in the Holy place
D7GD7
We shared our first embrace
#2:
GD7GD7
Our cottage was small, but richer than all
G7C
The palaces of the King
CmG
All day, the birds would sing
D7GD7
Our hearts were filled with Spring
Chorus:
GG7C
Padre, Padre
D7 G D7?
What happened to our love so true
GG7C
Padre, Padre
D7GD7
In my grief I turn to you
#3:
GD7GD7
Then, he came along and sang her his song
G7C
And won her with honey lies
CmG
He, of the fiery eyes
D7GD7
Now, it's my heart that cries
#4:
GD7GD7
So, I kneel and pray the hours away
G7C
And weary, my heart has grown
CmG
Wond'ring where love has flown
D7GD7
Counting my beads alone
Chorus:
GG7C
Padre, oh Padre
D7G
Please tell me how such things can be
GG7C
Padre, oh Padre
D7GD7
Pray for my love and me
Outro:
/GD/GD/GD/G