Child Of Mine
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[Intro]d: C G/B Bb F C Gadd9 G
Verse one:
C G/B
Although you see the world different than me
Dmin F C
Sometimes I can touch upon the wonders that you see
C Dm
All the new colors and pictures you design
F G C
Oh Yes, Sweet Darlin' So Glad You Are A Child Of Mine
Chorus:
C F G C F Dm G C
Child of mine, child of mine. Oh yes, sweet darlin' so glad you are a child of mine
Verse two:
C G/B
You don't need direction you know which way to go
Dm F C
And I don't want to hold you back, I just want to watch you grow
C Dm
Cause you're the one who taught me you don't have to look behind
F G C
Oh yes, sweet darlin' so glad you are a child of mine
Bridge:
F C Dm Gadd6 C
Nobody's gonna steal your dreams or tell you how to live your life
F D7
There'll always be people to make it hard for a while
F C C G
But you'll change their heads when they see you smile
Verse three:
C G/B
The times you were born in may not have been the best
Dm F C
You can make the times to come better than the rest
C Dm
I know you will be honest if you can't always be kind
F G C
Oh yes, sweet darlin' so glad you are a child of mine
Chorus:
C F G C F Dm G C
Child of mine, child of mine. Oh yes, sweet darlin' so glad you are a child of mine
C F G C F Dm G C
Child of mine, child of mine. Oh yes, sweet darlin' so glad you are a child of mine
How to play Child Of Mine
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.