Kite Song
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CAPO: 1st Fret
Intro: C Am G F (2x)
C Am
Sunday after, there was laughter in the air
G F
Everybody had a kite, they were flying everywhere
C Am
And all the trouble went away and it wasn't just a dream
G F
All the trouble went away and it wasn't just a dream
G
In middle of the night, we try and try with all our might
Am G F
To light a little light down here
G
In middle of the night, we dream of a million kites
Am G F
Flying high above the sadness and the fear
Instrumental: C Am G F (2x)
C Am
Little sister, just remember, as you wander through the blue
G F
The little kite that you sent flying on a Sunday afternoon
C Am
Made of something light as nothing, made of joy, that matters too
G F
How the little dreams we dream, are all we can really do
G
In the middle of the night the world turns with all it's might
Am G F
A little diamond, coloured blue
G
In middle of the night we keep sending little kites
Am G F G
Until a little light gets through
OUTRO: C Am G F C Am G F
How to play Kite Song
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.