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Daughters Chords

Here are the chords for “Daughters” by John Mayer — in the key of D (D, G, Asus and A). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DGAsusAAm

Chords for Daughters

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
D
3
90
DI know a Ggirl
Asusshe puts the color Dinside my world
Dbut she's just like a Gmaze
 where Asusall of the walls conDtinually change
Dand i've done all i Gcan
Asusto stand on her steps with my Gheart in my hands
Dnow i'm starting to Gsee
Asusmaybe it's got nothing to do with Gme
Dfathers be Ggood to your AsusdaughteDrs
Ddaughters will loveAsus like you dAo
Dgirls become GloVers who tAmurn into Dmothers
Dso mothers be Ggood to your dAsusaughters Dtoo
Doh, you see that Gskin?
 it's the Asussame she's been standing Din
 since the Dday she saw him Gwalking away
 now she's Asusleft cleaning up the mess he Dmade
Dfathers be Ggood to your AsusdaughteDrs
Ddaughters will love Asuslike you dAo
Dgirls become GloVers who Amturn into Dmothers
Dso mothers be Ggood to your dAsusaughters Dtoo
Gboys Amyou can Dbreak
 you'll Dfind out how Gmuch they can Gtake
 boys will be Astrong
 and boys soldier Asuson
 but boys would be Amgone without Gwarmth from
 a Gwoman's Asusgood good Dheart
 on behalf of Asusevery man
 looking out for Gevery girl
 you are the god and the Asusweight of her Dworld
Dfathers be Ggood to your AsusdaughteDrs
Ddaughters will loveAsus like you dAo
Dgirls become GloVers who tAmurn into Dmothers
Dso mothers be Ggood to your dAsusaughters Dtoo
Dso mothers be Ggood to your dAsusaughters Dtoo
Dso mothers be Ggood to your dAsusaughters Dtoo

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About Daughters

John Mayer's “Daughters” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — D, G, Asus, A and Am — with the progression centred on D, G and Asus. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Daughters — FAQ

What key is “Daughters” in?

“Daughters” by John Mayer is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Daughters”?

“Daughters” uses 5 chords: D, G, Asus, A and Am.

Is “Daughters” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Daughters” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Daughters”?

“Daughters” is performed by John Mayer.

Is there a play-along video for “Daughters”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Daughters”?

“Daughters” is categorised as Pop.