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John Denver - Children of the Universe
From the album: Seasons of the Heart (1982)
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Intro: Bb  
A hCeritage of vision was gGmiven to us all
To smCell the rose's fragrance, to hGmear the songbird's cFall
To wFatch the distant mCoonlight fill, the cFoming of the tCides
To Funderstand that lCife is more than Falways choosing sAmideGsF  Bb7  
And sCome have seen what can be seen of sGmailing ships and kings
And sCome are given feet of clay and sGmome are given wFings
SFome must struggle jCust to breathe, sFome have a golden spCoon
And sFome will never lCeave the nest while sFome walk on the mAmoonG  F  Bb7  
And dCon't you know the life that lives withGmin the silent hills
Is jCust as rich and beautiful and jGmust as unfulfFilled
As mFan with all his Cintellect, his rFeason and his chCoice
Oh, whFo's to say the nCightingale has Fany less a vAmoicGeF  Bb7  
The sCilver dolphins twist and dance and sGming to one another
The cCosmic ocean knows no bounds for Gmall that lives are brFothers
The whFippoorwill, the grCizzly bear, the Felephant, the whCale
All cFhildren of the Cuniverse, all wFeavers of the tAmaleG  F  Bb7  
So pCalomino lie back down and drGmeam yourself to sleep
The hCawk flies with the morning dove, the lGmion with the sheep
As fFar away as yCou may go we'll nFever be apCart
It's Fin your dreams that yCou will know the sFeasons of the hAmearGtF  

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Children Of The Universe

by John Denver

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John Denver - Children of the Universe

From the album: Seasons of the Heart (1982)

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Intro:

C Gm

A heritage of vision was given to us all

C Gm F

To smell the rose's fragrance, to hear the songbird's call

F C F C

To watch the distant moonlight fill, the coming of the tides

F C F Am G F Bb7

To understand that life is more than always choosing sides

C Gm

And some have seen what can be seen of sailing ships and kings

C Gm F

And some are given feet of clay and some are given wings

F C F C

Some must struggle just to breathe, some have a golden spoon

F C F Am G F Bb7

And some will never leave the nest while some walk on the moon

C Gm

And don't you know the life that lives within the silent hills

C Gm F

Is just as rich and beautiful and just as unfulfilled

F C F C

As man with all his intellect, his reason and his choice

F C F Am G F Bb7

Oh, who's to say the nightingale has any less a voice

C Gm

The silver dolphins twist and dance and sing to one another

C Gm F

The cosmic ocean knows no bounds for all that lives are brothers

F C F C

The whippoorwill, the grizzly bear, the elephant, the whale

F C F Am G F Bb7

All children of the universe, all weavers of the tale

C Gm

So palomino lie back down and dream yourself to sleep

C Gm

The hawk flies with the morning dove, the lion with the sheep

F C F C

As far away as you may go we'll never be apart

F C F Am G F

It's in your dreams that you will know the seasons of the heart

About Children Of The Universe Chords by John Denver

Learn how to play Children Of The Universe by John Denver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Children Of The Universe chords”, “Children Of The Universe guitar chords”, or “John Denver Children Of The Universe 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 Of The Universe chords and for experienced players who want accurate Children Of The Universe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, C, Gm, A, F, Am.

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What key is "Children Of The Universe" in?

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