Capo
4
Difficulty
Beginner
Rate for accuracy
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♫ Intro:
Em G Cadd9 G
Em Cadd9 G
♫ Verse:
Em G Cadd9 G
I stand on the shoulders of hero--roes
Em Cadd9 G
I rest on the ground where they lay
Em G Cadd9 G
In awe as I walk down the same road
Cadd9 D G
I pray that it’s not in vain
♫ Chorus:
Em Cadd9 G
Just because I’m part of this family tree
Em Cadd9 G
Just because its roots run deep in me
Em Cadd9 G D
Just because our blood is thicker than water
Cadd9 D Em
Will I be my mother’s daughter?
Cadd9 D Em G Cadd9 G Em Cadd9 G G
Will I be my mother’s daughter?
♫ Verse:
Em G Cadd9 G
I look in her eyes and they’re hol--ly
Em Cadd9 G
Her words like a silent prayer
Em G Cadd9 G
She has a way with the lone--ly
Cadd9 D G
Hearts become wholе when she’s therе
♫ Chorus:
Em Cadd9 G
Just because I’m part of this family tree
Em Cadd9 G
Just because its roots run deep in me
Em Cadd9 G D
Just because our blood is thicker than water
Cadd9 D Em
Will I be my mother’s daughter?
Cadd9 D Em G Cadd9 G Em Cadd9 G G
Will I be my mother’s daughter?
♫ Instrumental:
Em G Cadd9 G Cadd9 D G G
♫ Verse::
Em G Cadd9 G
Will I be as strong as she’s shown me?
Em Cadd9 G
Will I love like she does?
Em G Cadd9 G
When I feel afraid, she knows me
Cadd9 D G
She’s safe, she’s kind, she’s love
♫ Chorus:
Em Cadd9 G
Just because I’m part of this family tree
Em Cadd9 G
Just because its roots run deep in me
Em Cadd9 G D
Just because our blood is thicker than water
Cadd9 D G
Will I be my mother’s daughter?
♫ Chorus:
Em Cadd9 G
Just because I’m part of this family tree
Em Cadd9 G
Just because your roots run deep in me
Em Cadd9 G D
Just because our blood is thicker than water
Cadd9 D Em
Will I be my mother’s daughter?
Cadd9 D Em Em
♫ Outro:
Cadd9 D
I hope I’m my mother’s daughter
Em G Cadd9 G Cadd9 D G
Song History
Published: May 22, 2022
Last Updated: September 10, 2025