I Am My Father's Child (Lyrics and Chords)

Song Title: "I Am My Father's Child" (Lyrics and Chords)

Mimo Perez

Category: Religious song

Intro: G-D-Em-D-CM7(2x)

    G D                      Em CM7

1. I am my Father’s child

                       Bm          Em    

He takes my hand to lead and 

                CM7-D7

guide me through

Em                           Bm

The first days when I was still

Am                    CM7                 D7

Struggling and learning how to walk

    Bm                  Em      

He never let me stumble, 

   CM7                     D

I am my Father’s child.

2. I am my Father’s child

I play around and always feel secure

And from a distance

Lovingly He watches over me

My Father never leaves me, 

I am my Father’s child.

Refrain:

G                      D                C               D7

I know and I believe, My Father loves me, 

He never leaves me.

G         D7           C 

I always want to be like my Father 

                             B7-E7

He’s everything to me

            Am7 Bm7 C D7             

‘cause I        am my Father’s 

 G-D-Em-D-CM7

child.

3. I am my Father’s child

It’s all I want and it’s all I need to be

Life is never so complete

Heaven is when I am with Him

So close beside my Father, 

I’m my Father’s child. 

Refrain:

G                      D                C               D7

I know and I believe, My Father loves me, 

He never leaves me.

G         D7           C 

I always want to be like my Father 

                             B7-E7

He’s everything to me

            Am7 Bm7 C D7             

‘cause I        am my Father’s 

 G-D-Em-D-CM7

child.

Coda:

   Bm- E7        Am7 Bm C    D7          G

…Child      ‘cause I am my Father’s child.

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Song Description:

"I Am My Father’s Child" is a heartfelt religious song that beautifully expresses the deep bond between a believer and God as a loving Father. With a gentle, uplifting melody, this song portrays the unwavering guidance, love, and protection of the Father throughout life’s journey.

The verses illustrate different stages of faith—starting from the early struggles of learning and growing, to feeling secure in His presence, and ultimately finding completeness in His love. Each line reflects the comfort and assurance that comes from knowing the Father is always near, watching over, and guiding His child.

The refrain serves as a declaration of faith, emphasizing the singer’s strong belief in God’s unconditional love and desire to emulate His ways. The emotional progression of the song leads to a powerful realization that true fulfillment is found in the Father’s embrace.

With its soothing chords and touching lyrics, "I Am My Father’s Child" is a song of faith, devotion, and gratitude, making it perfect for worship, personal reflection, and church gatherings.

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Song Title: "I Am My Father's Child" (Lyrics and Chords)

Mimo Perez

Category: Religious song