Regarding chords- breezy has already given a good start that could allow one to work out the chords: "I play it using the G chord as the tonic 'When I[D7th] was a' now try and work out the melody and see which chords fit The G family includes C D D7th Em at least You may need a capo to fit your voice range" For those for whom working out chords is a daunting task, you might try the chords listed at the following link: Raymond's Folk Song Page If I Had a Son (Phil Millichip) A When I was a boy, I was ready and willin' ........................................................... E7 To act like a man and to work for me pay ........................... A So I went underground when the hooter did sound ........... D ...................................... E7 And I worked all me best years away. A I've seen men go down there who never returned .......................................................................................... E7 And I've seen men who lived but had wished they were dead ........................................ A When the choice is you eat or go hungry ........ D .................................... E7 You see that your children are fed. ***************** Does any of the above help?
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