Nothing But A Child Chords
by Steve Earle
Nothing But A Child by Steve Earle is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords D, G, C, F#m and Em. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Optional-(If you know how to detune the low E on the guitar to a D,
hit that as the bass note for all chords in first verse.)
Verse 1:
G C D
Once upon a time In a far off land
C D C D G
Wise men saw a sign And set out 'cross the sand
G C D
Songs of praise to sing They travelled day and night
C D C D G
Precious gifts to bring They were guided by the light.
Verse 2:
They chased a brand new star Ever towards the west
Across the mountains far But when it came to rest
They scarce believed their eyes They'd come so many miles
The miracle they prized Was nothing but a child
C G C G F#m Em
Nothing but a child Could wash those tears away
C D C D G
Or guide a weary world Into the light of day
C G C G F#m Em
Nothing but a child Could help erase those miles
G D C D G
So once again we all Can be children for a while.
Solo (= same the tag): C D C D C D G
Verse 3:
Now all around the world In every little town
Every day is heard A precious little sound
And every mother kind And every father, proud
Looks down in awe to fiund Another chance allowed
(chorus)
tag:
C D
Nothing but a little baby
C D
Nothing but a little baby
C D C
Nothing but a child