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Child In Time

Deep Purple

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Child In Time by Deep Purple in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E F#m   E F#m   D E   E F#m  [x2]
  E F#m

Verse
F#mSweet Child In Time EYoF#mu'll See The Line The LiDneE That's Drawn
EBeF#mtween The Good And The Bad        E  F#m​
See The Blind Man ShootEinF#mg At The World Bullets FlyBing ETaking Toll IfE YoF#mu've Been Bad,                 E  F#m​

Verse 2
Lord I Bet You Have
DAnEd You've Been Hit By Flying Lead        E  F#m    You'd Better Close Your Eyes And           E   F#m​
DBow EYour Head And EWaitF#m For The Ricochet  E    F#m​

Instruments
  F#m   E   F#m   E
  F#m
  D#   E
  E   F#m   E   F#m
  E   F#m   D   E
  E   F#m   F#m
  E F#m   D E   E F#m   F#m
  F#m
  E
  F#m   F#m   F#m   F#m

Verse 3
  F#m   E
(  4 2  Times    )  /     /   F#m​
  E F#m   E F#m   D E   E F#m
  E   F#m
F#mSweet Child In Time EYoF#mu'll See The Line The LiDneE That's Drawn
EBeF#mtween The Good And The Bad        E  F#m​
See The Blind Man ShootEinF#mg At The World Bullets FlyBing ETaking Toll IfE YoF#mu've Been Bad,                 E  F#m​

Verse 4
Lord I Bet You Have
DAnEd You've Been Hi By Flying Lead       E  F#m     You'd Better Close Your Eyes And           E   F#m​
DBow EYour Head And EWaitF#m For The Ricochet  E    F#m​

Outro
  E   F#m   D   E
  F#m   Em F#m  [x9]
  C#   C#   C#   C#  [x4]
  F#m7
Also available in: Ab (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Child In Time?

The chords for Child In Time are: E, F#m, D, B, D#, Em, C#, F#m7

What is the original key of Child In Time?

The original key is Ab.

What is the difficulty of playing Child In Time?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Child In Time in another key?

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

Can Child In Time be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Child In Time on ukulele?

Chord Child In Time can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Child In Time?

Child In Time uses 8 chords: E, F#m, D, B, D#, Em, C#, F#m7

What is the easiest way to play Child In Time?

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 Child In Time released in?

Child In Time was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Child In Time?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Child In Time 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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