Rebel Child
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Kiley McKearney
(From the 2023 Album A TRAVELER'S LAMENT)
[Intro]
A E D A
E D A
[Verse 1]
N.C. E
You’ve been the only one lookin’ up for yourself
D A
Since the day you were born
E
Mama went off the rails when Daddy said
D A
He couldn’t do this no more
E D A
Your house is bein’ reprocessed and your closed all the time
E D A
Hungry and scared to death, but to them you’re just poor
[Chorus]
F#m B D A
They call you labor child makin’ you harder and harder than mine
Bm F#m E C#m
Sticks and stones won’t break your bones and fuel your pride
F#m B D A
And for a little while, they’re gettin’ in your head and they’ll take your smile
Bm F#m E D
Then I put you through hell but they can’t tame the wild
F#m
Little child
[Interlude]
A E D A
[Verse 2]
A E D A
They laugh like it’s funny but your life ain’t a joke
E
You got somethin’ that can’t be taught
D A
Take it from someone who knows
[Chorus]
F#m B D A
They’ll go and call you labor child makin’ you harder and harder than mine
Bm F#m E C#m
Sticks and stones won’t break your bones and fuel your pride
F#m B D A
And for a little while, they’re gettin’ in your head and they’ll take your smile
Bm F#m E D
Then I put you through hell but they can’t tame the wild
F#m
Little child
[Bridge]
B D A
Growin’ up too fast might make you an outcast
Bm
But you ain’t born to follow
D A
You’ve been build to last
[Guitar Solo]
F#m B D A
F#m B D A
[Chorus]
F#m B D N.C.
They call you labor child makin’ you hard but you gather mine
Bm F#m E
Sticks and stones did hurt I know but you’ll survive
F#m B D A
And in a little while his memories gonna make you smile
Bm F#m
They tried like hell, but no
E D
They couldn't tame your wild
F#m D
Little child
[Outro]
F#m D
Little child
F#m
Little child
How to play Rebel Child
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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.