Son of your Father
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Available on the album Tumbleweed Connection
Eb Eb7
I'll catch the tramline in the morning
Ab
With your leave Van Bushell said
Bb Bb7
He had further heard the cock crow
Ab Eb
As he stumbled out the shed
Eb7
Then blind Joseph came towards him
Ab
With a shotgun in his arms
Bb Bb7
He said you'll pay me twenty dollars
Ab Eb
Before you leave my farm
Bb7
Van Bushell saw the hook
Ab Eb
Which replaced Joseph's hand
Eb7 Ab
He said now calm you down my brother
Bb7 Eb
Let's discuss this man to man
Eb7 Ab
It's no good you getting angry
Eb Bb/D Cm
We must try to act our age
Cm7/Bb Ab Eb
You're pursuing your convictions
Ab Eb
Like some hermit in a cage
Eb F7
You're the son of your father
Ab Eb
Try a little bit harder
F7 Bb
Do for me as he would do for you
Eb F7
With blood and water bricks and mortar
Ab Eb
He built for you a home
Eb Bb/D Cm Cm7/Bb
You're the son of your father
Ab Eb
So treat me as your own
Well slowly Joseph well he lowered the rifle
And he emptied out the shells
Van Bushell he came towards him
He shook his arm and wished him well
He said now hey blind man that is fine
But I sure can't waste my time
So move aside and let me go my way
I've got a train to ride
Well Joseph turned around
His grin was now a frown
He said let me just refresh your mind
Your manners boy seem hard to find
You're the son of your father...
Well there's two men lying dead as nails
On an East Virginia farm
For charity's an argument
That only leads to harm
So be careful when they're kind to you
Don't you end up in the dirt
Just remember what I'm saying to you
And you likely won't get hurt
