Key: Em · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 156 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Dm, F, C, G
[Intro] Dm F C Dm Dm F C Dm G F C Dm Dm F C Dm Dm F C Dm Dm C Dm [Verse] Dm F Little bit of a blessing, C Dm a bit of a curse Dm F We try to push towards better but C Dm it's strayed to worse G So lay your head on my shoulder, don't hear those words F C It read like a blessing though Dm it speak the curse [Verse] Dm F He had a mouth like a pocket of C Dm Shotgun shells Dm F I don't think he means harm but C Dm I'm nervous still G Cause I get a notion when your daddy's looking at me Dm F C Dm I'd rather be a son than an enemy Dm F C Dm I'd rather be a son than an enemy Dm F C Dm I'd rather be a son than an enemy F C Dm I'd rather be a son [Interlude] Dm F C Dm Dm F C Dm G F C Dm Dm F C Dm Dm F C Dm Dm C Dm [Verse] Dm F C Dm Well, I can't deny that mistakes were done Dm F C Dm But I never had a plan to hurt no one G And I'm a real hard worker when I find it, sir F C And I'm real smart talker when Dm I mind my my words [Verse] Dm F In a town full of prophets and C Dm Poisoned wells Dm F You hear a lot of "they're both C Dm Gonna burn in heck" G So if the talk at your daddy's BPOE can't stay off my name Dm F It's the same old talk from C Dm Your granddad's mouth F C Dm 'bout where they place the blame [Interlude] Dm F C Dm Dm F C Dm G F C Dm Dm F C Dm Dm F C Dm Dm C Dm [Verse] Dm F Little bit of a blessing, C Dm a bit of a curse Dm F This son of ours and C Dm The whole dang world G So lay your head on my shoulder and Don't hear those words Dm F It might be a blessing though it C Dm Reads a curse Dm F It might be a blessing though it C Dm reads a curse Dm F It might be a blessing though it C Dm Reads a curse F C Dm It might be a blessing Dm F It might be a blessing though it C Dm reads a curse Dm F It might be a blessing though it C Dm reads a curse Dm F It might be a blessing though it C Dm reads a curse F C Dm It might be a blessing
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 3rd of November 2022, the track was released.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Em
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Dm, F, C, G
- BPM: 156
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Dm – xx0231 F – 133211 C – x32010 G – 320003 | Dm – 2210 F – 2010 C – 0003 G – 0232 |

Track Info
- Song: Rather Be A Son
- Artist: Bob Lefevre
- Released Date: 3 November 2022
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Rather Be A Son in?
Rather Be A Son is in the key of Em.
What chords do I need for Rather Be A Son?
You need Dm, F, C, G to play Rather Be A Son by Bob Lefevre.
Do I need a capo for Rather Be A Son?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Rather Be A Son by Bob Lefevre.
How hard is Rather Be A Son to play on guitar?
Rather Be A Son by Bob Lefevre is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.