Nothing but a child
Steve Earle
Verse 1:
G Cmaj7 D/F#
Once upon a time In a far off land
C D/F# C D/F# G
Wise men saw a sign And set out 'cross the sand
G Cmaj7 D/F#
Songs of praise to sing They travelled day and night
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Precious gifts to bring Guided by the light.
Verse 2:
G Cmaj7 D/F#
They chased a brand new star Ever towards the west
C D/F# C D/F# G
Across the mountains far But when it came to rest
G Cmaj7 D/F#
They scarce believed their eyes They'd come so many miles
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The miracle they prized Was nothing but a child
Chorus:
C G C G G/F# Em7
Nothing but a child Could wash those tears away
C D/F# C D/F# G
Or guide a weary world Into the light of day
C G C G G/F# Em7
Nothing but a child Could help erase those miles
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So once again we all Can be children for a while.
G G CMaj7 D/F# G
Verse 3:
G Cmaj7 D/F#
Now all around the world In every little town
C D/F# C D/F# G
Every day is heard A precious little sound
G Cmaj7 D/F#
And every mother kind And every father, proud
C D/F# C D/F# G
Looks down in awe to find Another chance allowed
Chorus:
C G C G G/F# Em7
Nothing but a child Could wash those tears away
C D/F# C D/F# G
Or guide a weary world Into the light of day
C G C G G/F# Em7
Nothing but a child Could help erase those miles
C D/F# C D/F# G
So once again we all Can be children for a while.
tag:
C D/F#
Nothing but a little baby
C D/F# G
Nothing but a child