Wild Child
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Intro: E Em7 A Asus2
E
Looks like royal in a thrift store dress
C#m
Keeps my heart and her hair a mess
B A
She goes where the wind suggests she goes, who knows
E
Got a spirit that can't be tamed
C#m
She's a calico pony on an open plain
B A
I know I'll never be the same no more, for sure
E
She's a wild child
C#m
Got a rebel soul with a whole lot of gypsy wild style
Bsus4
She can't be tied down but for a while
A
I'll be falling free and so in love
A B E
Might break my heart but God she drives me wild child
E EM7 A Asus2
E
You've never heard of her favorite band unless you
C#m
Been to Bonnaroo or Burning Man
B A
She's Penny Lane in a Chevy van, she loves to love
E
She's a wild child
C#m
Got a rebel soul with a whole lot of gypsy wild style
Bsus4
She can't be tied down but for a while
A
I'll be falling free and so in love
A B E
Might break my heart but God she drives me wild child
A B
She'll be here until she runs
A A(ring)
Some just have to chase the sun
E
She's a wild child
C#m
Got a rebel soul with a whole lot of gypsy wild style
Bsus4
She can't be tied down but for a while
A
I'll be falling free and so in love
A B E
Might break my heart but God she drives me wild child
C#m
A kaleidoscope of colors in her mind child
Bsus4
A touch of crazy hides behind her wild smile
A
So simple yet experimental
B E
Innocent but still a little wild child
EM7
A Asus2
Wild child
A Asus2 E
How to play Wild 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.