Ooh Child
View chords used in this chart
called them "section A" and "section B".]
Intro:
Bb F/A Gm7 Gm7/C
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Bb F/A Bb Am Gm F
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Section A (2X each time):
Bb F/A
Ooh-oo child
Gm7 Gm7/C
Things are gonna [1,3: get 2: be] easier
Bb F/A
Ooh-oo child
Gm7 Gm7/C
Things'll [1,3: get 2: be] brighter
Section B:
Db Abmaj7/C
Some day, yeah
Bbm7 Bbm7/Eb
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
Db Abmaj7/C
Some day
Bbm7 Bbm7/Eb
When your head is much lighter
Some day, yeah
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
Bbm7
When the world is much brighter
[repeat section A]
[repeat section B]
[repeat section A instrumentally (w/ "la-la-la" background vocals)]
[repeat section B]
[repeat section A]
Coda [repeat to fade]:
Fmaj7 Bb/F
Right now, right now
(you just wait and see how things are gonna be)
-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Ooh Child
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 A. 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.