True Story. In 1958, 1959 when my Dad was dating my Mom, my Father’s Lutheran parents did not approve of him marrying a Catholic girl. Things were different, then. Thanks for standing up to them, Dad.<\/p>\n
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Here’s the lyrics, with some of the chords…<\/p>\n
Daddy was a Lutheran by Willy Grigg<\/p>\n
Eldon thought Grace sure knew how to have fun
\nShe had the sweetest smile and didn\u2019t judge anyone
\nIn his heart he knew she was the only one
\nHe loved her warmth and kindness
\nThe laughter in her voice
\nBut if he wanted to keep her, he had to make a choice<\/p>\n
[G]Daddy was a Lutheran, but he changed
\nHe did it for my momma, who be[C]came his wife
\n[G]Daddy was a Lutheran, but he changed
\nHe had to leave [D\/F#]behind some [C\/E]things he [G\/D]loved to [C\/D]start another [G]life<\/p>\n
His [G]mom and dad said [C\/G]\u201cEldon this ain\u2019t right
\nYou need to find somebody who be[C]lieves like us
\nCan\u2019t you [Am]find a Lutheran [D]girl who\u2019s [G]good enough?\u201d
\n[Am]Think of what you\u2019re [D7]doing
\nYou\u2019re [Am]under Grace\u2019s [D7]spell
\nDon\u2019t [Am]let her take your [D7]faith away
\nAnd [Am]drag you down to [D7]hell<\/p>\n
He took a class in Catholic mysteries
\nHe was converted, he was baptized by the parish priest
\nHe married Grace, his new life had begun
\nBut it made him kind of sad, his parents didn\u2019t come<\/p>\n
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