Now playing

Children

Chords

4.66 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

CChildren children children run and jump and G7play
Children you'll be men and women someCday
And then you'll have to E7leave
Your Fworld of make believe now Cchildren
G7Young carefree Cchildren
Children need someone who underG7stands
Children need someone to hold their Chands
To cheer them when they're E7sad
To Fspank them when they're bad now Cchildren
G7Pretty dirty Cchildren
AmPride goes G7before destruction
A Fhaughty spirit Cgoes before a G7fall
AmDon't you know G7that we're all children
FAnd it's all for Cone and one for G7all
CChildren call each other G7names
Children playing the grownup Cgames
And the things that's really E7sad
Is Fthat we lose the faith we had when we were Cchildren
G7Loud proud Cchildren
Children who think that they are G7grown
Children with children of their Cown
From the cradle to the E7grave
I Fwish we could all behave like little Cchildren 
G7God's little Cchildren G7sweet precious Cchildren
G7Pretty dirty Cchildren G7little bitty Cchildren

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Children

by Joe South

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C G7

Children children children run and jump and play

Children you'll be men and women someday

And then you'll have to leave

F C

Your world of make believe now children

G7 C

Young carefree children

Children need someone who understands

Children need someone to hold their hands

To cheer them when they're sad

F C

To spank them when they're bad now children

G7 C

Pretty dirty children

Am G7

Pride goes before destruction

F C G7

A haughty spirit goes before a fall

Am G7

Don't you know that we're all children

F C G7

And it's all for one and one for all

C G7

Children call each other names

Children playing the grownup games

And the things that's really sad

F C

Is that we lose the faith we had when we were children

G7 C

Loud proud children

Children who think that they are grown

Children with children of their own

From the cradle to the grave

F C

I wish we could all behave like little children

G7 C G7 C

God's little children sweet precious children

G7 C G7 C

Pretty dirty children little bitty children

About Children Chords by Joe South

Learn how to play Children by Joe South with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Children chords”, “Children guitar chords”, or “Joe South Children chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Children chords and for experienced players who want accurate Children lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, E7, F, Am, A.

FAQ — Children by Joe South

How do I play "Children" by Joe South on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Children" by Joe South on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Children" by Joe South free?

Yes. The chords for "Children" by Joe South are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Children" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Children" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Children"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Children" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Children" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Children" by Joe South with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Joe South below.

What key is "Children" in?

The chords for "Children" show the original chord names (including C, G7, E7, F, Am, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.