Intro: D
verse 1
D
If grandpa was alive right now
G A D
There ain't no tellin' what he'd have to say
D G
Why he had fifteen wives all living with him
A D
When he finally passed away
G
And though I've just got two now mama
G D
That's enough to keep me satisfied
A G
I haven't had a son yet but the good Lord knows
A D
The three of us have tried
A G
'Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch
A D
That we once spoke has been forgotten
G D A
And the Mormon way of life is almost gone
G A D A G
But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City
G A G
To raise our voices in a joyful song
D G D
And we sing: Heavenly Father, Holy Mother
A
Keeper of our children tiller of the land
D G D
Take us to the river in a horse and buggy
A D
Give us our salvation help us make our stand
verse 2
D
No, ma'am, I did not go to see
G A D
The Reverend Brigham Young while I was there
D G
But I'm sure glad to know you wanted him
A D
To mention my name in a prayer
G
I hope he did not preach about the young folks
G D
That refused to make the change
A G
'Cause if he did I'm sure I got a little more
A D
Than my share of the blame
A G
'Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch
A D
That we once spoke has been forgotten
G D A
And the Mormon way of life is almost gone
G A D A G
But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City
G A G
To raise our voices in a joyful song
D G D
And we sing: Heavenly Father, Holy Mother
A
Keeper of our children tiller of the land
D G D
Take us to the river in a horse and buggy
A D
Give us our salvation help us make our stand
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