The Child
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E B
You look so quiet, after all I wish I could be too
E B
You have forgotten every tear that I've cried for you
E G#m
You never taught me not to give up
B E
You never taught me what is fair
B
When I was scared
E
You took it all for granted
B
Everything you had
E
You thought that you were lucky
B
But the luck is not enough
E G#m
You never thought about the future
B E
And now it's late to remember the past
B
It happened so fast
E G#m
'Cause I am the child
B
I am the child
E G#m
'Cause I am the child
B
I am the child
E G#m
Tell me that I'm gonna make it
B E
That when I get there I'm gonna be ready
B
Don't try to hide, tell me it's all right
F# B
That everything is fine 'cause I am the child
E B
You used to fear the consequence of being yourself
E B
You didn't want to change and now it's all a shame
E G#m B
You blamed everyone for your mess and now we all feel this bitterness
E B
Well now I know it's not fair
E G#m
I am a child
B
I am the child
E G#m
I am the child
B
I am the child
E G#m
Tell me that I'm gonna make it
B E
That when I get there I'm gonna be ready
B
Don't try to hide, tell me it's all right
F# B
That everything is fine 'cause I am the child
Instrumental: F# E B B (x2)
F# G#m
E B
Don't try to hide, tell me it's all right
F#
Tell my everything is fine
E
'Cause I am the child
How to play The 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 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.