When a Child is Born
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C G C F C
1. A ray of hope flickers in the sky,
Am G (F G)
a tiny star lights up way up high,
F G Em
all across the land dawns a brand-new morn ,
Am G Dm G7 C
this comes to pass when a child is born.
C G C F C
2. A silent wish sails the seven seas,
Am G ( F G)
the winds of change whisper in the trees,
F G Em
and the walls of doubt crumble tossed and torn,
Am G Dm G7 C
this comes to pass when a child is born.
C G C F C
3. A rosy dawn settles all around,
Am G (FG)
you got the feeling, you`re on solid ground,
F G Em
for spell or two no-one seems forlorn,
Am G Dm G7 C
this comes to pass when a child is born.
C G C F C
4. ( gesprochen) It`s all a dream and illusion now,
Am G (F G)
it must come true, some time soon somehow,
F G Em
all across the land dawns a brand-new morn,
Am G Dm G7 C
this comes to pass when a child is born.
How to play When a Child is Born
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 C. 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.