james & vils – My Grandson Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

james & vils – My Grandson Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of My Grandson by james & vils on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse One]
G     C   G      C       G
Phillip, my grandson
A
He’s so mean
G     C     G       C     G
Phillip, my grandson
A
Washes cars so clean
G     C     G     C         G
Phillip, my grandson
A                                 A7
Watches car shows every night
G         C         G     C     G
Phillip, my grandson
A                                 A7
He helps me walk in the light

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[Instrumental]
A A D D7 A A D D7 A A D D7 A A D D7 G C G

[Verse Two]
G    C     G    C    G    C    G
Phillip, my grandson
A                     A7
Watch his eyes turn grey
G    C    G    C    G    C    G
Phillip, my grandson
A
Watch all your problems waste away
G    C    G       C    G     C   G
Phillip, my grandson
FMaj7                                                 C
Never meet his father or his mother
Fmaj7                                                 C
Had a rough childhood but soon recovered
Fmaj7                                                                                 D
Now he’s back on the feet of a winged bird that flies higher
D    G    C    G    C    G     C    G    C
Than most men can dream
C                 G
Phillip, my grandson

How to play My Grandson: key, chords and progression

To play My Grandson by james & vils, think in G major (one sharp: F♯). It takes 7 chords: G, C, A, A7, FMaj7, Fmaj7 and D.

The progression the song keeps returning to is G – C – G – A (I – IV – I – II in G major). In solfa, that is doh – fah – doh – reh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
A7 chord on guitar (x02020)
A7A C♯ E G
Fmaj7 chord on guitar (xx3210)
Fmaj7F A C E
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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My Grandson chords: questions

What key is My Grandson in?

My Grandson by james & vils is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in My Grandson?

My Grandson uses 7 chords: G, C, A, A7, FMaj7, Fmaj7, D.

What is the chord progression of My Grandson?

The main progression is G – C – G – A (I – IV – I – II).

Is My Grandson easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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