Nothing but a Child Chords & Lyrics by Steve Earle

Nothing but a Child

guitar chords lyrics

Steve Earle

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

C D/f# C D/f# G
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
C D/f# C D/f# G
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
C D/f# C D/f# G
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