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A Letter To My Children

Christopher Cross

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Letter To My Children by Christopher Cross in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Pop Theme: Family Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
A Letter To My Children (2014) By Christopher Cross
Song Dedicated To Justin, Rain & Madison.
Track #12 On The Album 'Secret Ladder'.

This Song Is Based On Blocks Of 7 Measures Each.
In The Beginning Of Last Lyrics Line Of Each Chorus,
There Is A "You", I Placed It Sometimes In Brackets
When It Is Not Clearly Audible On The Recording.

Intro
| C   |
| F C/E | Dm7 C | G Am7 |
| F C/E | Dm7 C | G      |

Verse 1
CTiny Hands That Reached FOut For Me
To CShare The Touch Of The FMystery
A#Shining Eyes That WD#onder What Will Be   Dsus4​

Verse 2
CSo Begins A Love Like You Have FNever Known
A CLove For Another Life
So Strong That You Would FGive Your Own
You A#Do Your Best
And D#Hope That You Have ShoDsus4wn Them

Chorus
G   You're My Am7Heroes
F   You're What C/EMatters
Dm7   All TheC Days Of MyG Life
You're My Am7Heroes
F   My Ever C/EAfter
Dm7   (You) Bring MeC Joy, Bring TheG Light

Verse 3
CNow You're Young Men And Women FOf The World
CFly The Winds Of Kindness
Let Your FWings Unf
I A#Wish You Peace
And That D#Sad Times Turn To Pearls  Dsus4​

Chorus
G   You're My Am7Heroes (You're MyF Heroes)
You're What C/EMatters (You're WhatDm7 Matters)
All The CDays Of My GLife
You're My Am7Heroes (You're MyF Heroes)
My Ever C/EAfter (EverDm7 After)
You Bring Me CJoy, Bring The GLight

Bridge
Am7     And If ID Go Away
Am7     Please RememberD Every Day
That Fmaj7I'll Be There
To C/EHelp You Find Your WayA    Back Home

Instrumental
| D | A#maj7 | (x3)
| A |

Bridge
Am7     And When ID Go Away
Am7     Please RememberD Every Day
Fmaj7All The Ways You C/EMade Me Proud To SayA​

Chorus
G   You're My Am7Heroes (You're MyF Heroes)
You're What C/EMatters (You're WhatDm7 Matters)
All The CDays Of My GLife
You're My Am7Heroes (You're MyF Heroes)
My Ever C/EAfter (EverDm7 After)
(You) Bring Me CJoy, Bring The GLight

Outro
G   You're My Am7Heroes (You're MyF Heroes)
You're What C/EMatters (You're WhatDm7 Matters)
All The CDays Of My GLife
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Letter To My Children?

The chords for A Letter To My Children are: C, F, C/E, Dm7, G, Am7, A#, D#, Dsus4, D, Fmaj7, A

What is the original key of A Letter To My Children?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing A Letter To My Children?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play A Letter To My Children in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can A Letter To My Children be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play A Letter To My Children on ukulele?

Chord A Letter To My Children can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in A Letter To My Children?

A Letter To My Children uses 12 chords: C, F, C/E, Dm7, G, Am7, A#, D#, Dsus4, D, Fmaj7, A

What is the easiest way to play A Letter To My Children?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was A Letter To My Children released in?

A Letter To My Children was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for A Letter To My Children?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch A Letter To My Children to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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