[Intro] Am C Dm Am [Verse] C Type A to a T Dm Am Does wonders for my scattered brain C And it's such a relief Dm When "I'm fine" means "I'm fine" Am and it ain't just a mind game You're hard on yourself, C only see imperfections Dm Am But darling, even mirrors can lie So look in my eyes, C let me change your perspective Dm Am Show you every reason why [Chorus] F I fell in love with a C first born daughter Am G A fresh taste of watermelon in the summer F C 'Cause she loves speaking her mind Am Puts her love on the line G No, she ain't the kind to make me wonder 'bout F How my life would look without her, C once I found her, Am G won't let her go, oh oh F C Some might say I'm a lamb to the slaughter Am But I fell hard for a G F C Am G first born daughter [Verse] Am C So don't rearrange Dm The way that you are 'cause there's Am nothing that I'd change C You're all that you need Dm But you want what you want and Am I'm lucky you want me [Chorus] F I fell in love with a C first born daughter Am G A fresh taste of watermelon in the summer F C 'Cause she loves speaking her mind Am Puts her love on the line G No, she ain't the kind to make me wonder 'bout F How my life would look without her, C once I found her, Am G won't let her go, oh oh F Some might say I'm a C lamb to the slaughter Am But I fell hard for a G F C Am G first born daughter [Bridge] F Yeah, and maybe there's a day C with another on the way Am That gets your middle name G and this whole heart of mine F Hoping she's your spitting image, C it'll look a little different Am G But it won't be the first time [Out-Chorus] F I fell in love with a C first born daughter Am G A fresh taste of watermelon in the summer F C 'Cause she loves speaking her mind Am Puts her love on the line G No, she ain't the kind to make me wonder 'bout F How my life would look without her, C once I found her, Am G won't let her go, oh oh F Some might say I'm a C lamb to the slaughter Am But I fell hard for a G F C first born daughter Am Yeah, I fell hard for a G F first born daughter
Song Details
- Song: First Born Daughter
- Artist: Max McNown
“First Born Daughter” by Max McNown is a beautifully raw, storytelling folk-pop ballad that captures the vulnerability and devotion of falling deeply in love. If you are looking to bring this heartfelt track to your own acoustic sessions, you are in the perfect place. In this guide, we break down the official First Born Daughter chords so you can learn and master it quickly.
The best part? This song is incredibly accessible for guitar players of all skill levels. By placing a capo on the 3rd fret, you will use five basic, beginner-friendly chord shapes (Am, C, Dm, F, and G) in standard tuning to match Max’s melodic acoustic rhythm.
Grab your guitar, secure your capo, and let’s dive into the chord progression!
Chords Info
- Tunning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Chords: Am, C, Dm, F, G
- Key: Cm
- Capo: 3rd fret
- BPM: 210
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is First Born Daughter in?
First Born Daughter is in the key of Cm.
What chords do I need for First Born Daughter?
You need Am, C, Dm, F, G to play First Born Daughter by Max McNown.
Do I need a capo for First Born Daughter?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play First Born Daughter by Max McNown.
How hard is First Born Daughter to play on guitar?
First Born Daughter by Max McNown is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.