Beautiful Child
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[(intro) ]Gsus4
Gsus4 Em Am7 F G
When I am older than these small goddamned hills
G Em Am7 F G
And there's no reason for my mind to be still
C11 G G7 A7
Oh, how I'll feel like a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
A7
Such a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
G Em Am7 F G
When I have finally found my room filled with toys
G Em Am7 F
Be banging on my crib excited with
C11 G
Oh, how I'll feel
C11 G
Oh, how I'll feel
C11 G
Oh, how I'll feel
G7 A7
like a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
A7
Such a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
(solo) G Em Am7 F G
G G7
And when there's nothing to gain
C G/B Am7 C11
Or bring me pain
G Em
or pin the blame
Emaj7 Am7 F G
On you or myself
G G7
And when they finally fall
C G/B Am C11
These wailing walls
G Em Emmaj7
and burdened crosses
Am7 F
God's twilight
C11 G
Oh, how I'll feel
C11 G
Oh, how I'll feel
C11 G
Oh, how I'll feel
G7 A7
like a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
A7
Such a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
A7
Such a beautiful child
Am7 F G
Such a beautiful child again
G Em Am7 F G
When I am older than these small goddamned hills
How to play Beautiful Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gsus4. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.