The Lost Children
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CAPO: 2
Intro: D C A (4x)
verse 1:
C D A
Down the hall their voices ring, their feet are on the run
C D E
Phantoms on a winter sky, together they do come
Am D G Cmaj7
Faded lips and eyes of blue, they're carried in the wind
A C D E
Their laughter filled the countryside but they'll not laugh again
INTERLUDE: D C A D C A
verse 2:
C D A
All their games are ended now, their voices have been stilled
C D E
Their fathers built the tools of war by which they all were killed
Am D G Cmaj7
Their mothers made the uniforms showing which side they were on
A C D E
And the young boys were the middle men for the guns to prey upon
INTERLUDE: D C A D C A
verse 3:
C D A
You've seen the fires in the night, watched the devil as he smiled
C D E
You've heard a mothers mournful cry as she searches for her child
Am D G Cmaj7
You've seen the lines of refugees, the faces of despair
A C D E
And wondered at the wise men who never seem to care
INTERLUDE: D C A D C A
verse 4:
C D A
Goodbye you lost children, god speed you on your way
C D E
Your little beds are empty now, your toys are put away
Am D G Cmaj7
Your mother sings a lullaby as she gazes at the floor
A C D E
Your father builds more weapons and marches out once more
INTERLUDE: D C A D C A D C A
VERSE 5:
C D A
Down the hall their voices ring, their feet are on the run
C D E
Phantoms on a winter sky, together they do come
Am D G Cmaj7
Faded lips and eyes of blue, they're carried in the wind
A C D E
Their laughter filled the countryside but they'll not laugh again
OUTRO: D C A D C A D C A D C A D C A
How to play The Lost 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 D. 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.