Listen To The Children
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
1st traste
[Verse 1]
G D G
They're crying out for peace around the world
D G
They're telling us to stop the hurt and pain
C
Their smiles can melt the coldest heart
G
Their tears can pull your world apart
D G
Why don't we listen to the children
[Verse 2]
G D G
Why can't you see the world their eyes can see
D G
There is no room for hate or jealousy
C
And color means nothing to them
G
To a child another is a friend
D G
Why don't we listen to the children
[Chorus]
C G
Why don't we listen to what they try to say
D
Make a world of peace for them to live in
C
Take a leaf out of the book
G
They read to us each day
D G
Why don't we learn a lesson from the children
[Verse 3]
G D G
So everyone around the world join hands
G D G
And spread the word of love across the land
C
Rejoice and live in harmony
G
And pray that peace at last will be
D G
They need the help of you and me, our children
[Verse 4]
G D G
They're crying out for peace around the world
D G
They're telling us to stop the hurt and pain
C
Their smiles can melt the coldest heart
G
Their tears can pull your world apart
D G
Why don't we listen to the children
D G
Oh, why don't you listen to the children
How to play Listen To The Children
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 E. 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.