I am a Child
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D C Am F
1. I am a child, I'll last a while,
Dm F C Em
you can't conceive of the pleasure in my smile.
Dm C Am F
You hold my hand, rough up my hair,
Dm D
it's lots of fun to have you there.
D Em D
God gave to you, now, you give to me,
G D
I'd like to know what you learned.
Em D
The sky is blue and so is the sea.
Am C
What is the color, when black is brown?
Am - D
What is the color?
D C Am F
2. You are a man, you understand,
Dm F C Em
you pick me up and you lay me down again.
Dm C Am F
You make the rules, you say what's fair,
Dm D
It's lots of fun to have you there. + REFRAIN
D C Am F
3. I am a child, I'll last a while,
Dm F C Em
you can't conceive of the pleasure in my smile....
How to play I am a Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.