Hey Kid
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C#m B
Hey kid... do you remember me?
A G#
Dont be scared were still the same
C#m B
I know you never dreamed itd be
A G#
This kind of game
C#m B
We thought wed rule the world someday
A G#
That freedom had no price to pay
C#m B
Oh, my boy... I owe you tears
A G#
No one cares whats in here
C#m B
You had fire in your veins
A G#
Now its smoke in my lungs
C#m B
Every dream that we burned
A G#
Still whispers in tongues
C#m B
I... still try to find you
A G#
In the noise of the days
C#m B
But I... can barely hear you
A G#
Through the bills I pay
C#m B
Hey kid... I lost your smile
A G#
Sold it cheap for a little peace
C#m B
Thought Id find some meaning
A G#
But it just wont stick
C#m B
I built a house, but its not home
A G#
Filled the rooms with empty tones
C#m B
You once said wed change the world
A G#
Guess the world changed me first
C#m B
Who would I be... if I had been?
A G#
Who would I be... if I had left instead of stayed in?
C#m B
I... still try to find you
A G#
In the noise of the days
C#m B
But I... can barely hear you
A G#
Through the mask I made
C#m B A G#
Hey kid remember me
How to play Hey Kid
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#m. 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.