The Lost Children
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Intro: F Gm11 F/A Bb(2) F/C Bb(2) F/A C7sus (2x)
F Gm/F F Gm/F F
We pray for our fathers, pray for our mothers
Gm/F F C7sus
Wishing our families well
F Gm/F F Gm/F F
We sing songs for the wishing, of those who are kissing
Gm/F F
But not for the missing
A Dm C6
So this one's for all the lost children
Dm C6
This one's for all the lost children
Bbmaj7 F/A Gm
This one's for all the lost children, wishing them well
C7sus
And wishing them home
( F Gm11 F/A Bb(2) F/A Gm11 F C7sus ) (2x)
F Gm/F F Gm/F F
When you sit there addressing, counting your blessings
Gm/F F C7sus
Biding your time
F Gm/F F Gm/F F
When you lay me down sleeping and my heart is weeping
Gm/F F
Because I'm keeping
A Dm C6
A place for all the lost children
Dm C6
This is for all the lost children
Bbmaj7 F/A Gm
This one's for all the lost children, wishing them well
C7sus
And wishing them home
( F Gm11 F/A Bb(2) F/A Gm11 F C7sus )
Bbm Ab
Home with their fathers,
Bbm Ab
Snug close and warm, loving their mothers
E B/D#
I see the door simply wide open
C#m7 F#7sus
But no one can find thee
D#7/G G#m F#6
So pray for all the lost children
G#m F#6
Let's pray for all the lost children
Emaj7 B/D# C#m F#
Just think of all the lost children, wishing them well
D#7/G G#m F#6
This is for all the lost children
G#m F#6
This one's for all the lost children
Emaj7 B/D#
Just think of all the lost children
C#m F#7sus
Wishing them well, and wishing them home
End: B C#m11 B/D# E(2) B/D# C#m11 B [F#7susF#7sus
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 F. 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.