nothing but a child
steve earle

verse 1 :
G Cmaj7 D/F#
once upon a time in a far off land
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wise men saw a sign and set out ’cross the sand
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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
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across the mountains far but when it came to rest
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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
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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
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every day is heard a precious little sound
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and every mother kind and every father , proud
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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 :
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nothing but a little baby
C D/F# G
nothing but a child