Nobodys Child
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B7 E
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E E7 A
As I was slowly passing an orphan's home today
B7 E
I'd stop for just a little while to watch the children play
E7 A
Alone, a boy was standing, and when I asked him why
B7 E
He turned with eyes that could not see and he began to cry
E E7 A B7 E
I'm nobody's child, I'm nobody's child, Just like a flower, I'm growing wild
E7 A B7 E
No mama's arms to hold me no daddy's smiles Nobody wants me, I'm nobody's child
B7 E
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E E7 A
In every town and village there are places just like this
B7 E
With rows and rows of children babys in their cribs
E7 A
They've long since stopped their crying cause no one ever hears
B7 E
And no one's there to notice them or take away their tears
E E7 A B7 E
Nobody's child, nobody's child, Just like a flower, their growing wild
E7 A B7 E
Got no mommies kisses no daddy's smiles Nobody wants them, their nobody's child
E E7 A B7 E
Nobody's child, their nobody's child, Just like a flower, their growing wild
E7 A B7 E
No mama's kisses no daddy's smiles Nobody wants them, their nobody's child
B7 n.C. E
Nobody wants them.. their no__body's child
How to play Nobodys Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B7. 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.