God Bless The Child
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G7 C Gdim C Gdim
Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose
Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9
So the Bible said, and it still is news.
F Fdim Fm Fdim
Mama may have, papa may have
Em7 Gdim Dm7 G7
But God bless the child that's got his own
G7/13- C Am7 Dm7 G7
That's got his own
G7 C Gdim C Gdim
Yes, the strong gets more, while the weak ones fade
Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
F Fdim Fm Fdim
Mama may have, papa may have
Em7 Gdim Dm7 G7
But God bless the child that's got his own
G7/13- C C5-/7 F7 E7
That's got his own
Bridge
Am7 Am7+ Am7 Am6 Em Em7+ Em7 Em6
Money, you got lots o' friends crowdin' round the door
Am7 Am7+ Am7 Am6
When you're gone, and spending ends
Em Edim G#7 G7
They don't come no more
G7 C Gdim C Gdim
Rich relations give crust of bread and such
Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9
You can help yourself, but don't take too much
F Fdim Fm Fdim
Mama may have, papa may have
Em7 Gdim Dm7 G7
But God bless the child that's got his own
G7/13- C
That's got his own
How to play God Bless The Child
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 G7. 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.