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DWish I could Awatch them jumpDing round, calling Anames
DKicking cans and Aplaying tag, Dhide in every Aplace
DWish I could Asee them now, and Deven join in their Ggames
DHow different Alife would be, Bmbut I've got no time Gfor silly chitter-chatterD  
I'm on my Away
That's why Bmmy blood's still warm and I'm Gnot getting betterD  
Time's passing Aaway
Because I've Cgot a thing about Gseeing my grandson grDowA  
DWish I could Abuy them toys, Drubber balls and Atrains
DWatch them see how Atall they grow, Dmake it day by Aday
DOh I want nothing Amore, than to Dsee them laugh and Gplay
DLife would be so Adifferent then, but I've Bmgot no time for Gsilly chitter-chatterD  
I'm on my Away
'Cause while Bmmy blood's still warm and my Gmind doesn't matterD  
I'm going to Apray
Because I've Cgot a thing about Gseeing my grandson grDowA  
That we Bmgot no time for Gsilly chitter-chatterD  
I'm on my Away
'Cause while Bmmy blood's still warm and my Gmind doesn't matterD  
I'm hoping to sAtay
Because I've Cgot a thing about Gseeing my grandson grDowA  

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Grandsons

by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

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D A D A

Wish I could watch them jumping round, calling names

D A D A

Kicking cans and playing tag, hide in every place

D A D G

Wish I could see them now, and even join in their games

D A Bm G D

How different life would be, but I've got no time for silly chitter-chatter

I'm on my way

Bm G D

That's why my blood's still warm and I'm not getting better

Time's passing away

C G D A

Because I've got a thing about seeing my grandson grow

D A D A

Wish I could buy them toys, rubber balls and trains

D A D A

Watch them see how tall they grow, make it day by day

D A D G

Oh I want nothing more, than to see them laugh and play

D A Bm G D

Life would be so different then, but I've got no time for silly chitter-chatter

I'm on my way

Bm G D

'Cause while my blood's still warm and my mind doesn't matter

I'm going to pray

C G D A

Because I've got a thing about seeing my grandson grow

Bm G D

That we got no time for silly chitter-chatter

I'm on my way

Bm G D

'Cause while my blood's still warm and my mind doesn't matter

I'm hoping to stay

C G D A

Because I've got a thing about seeing my grandson grow

About Grandsons Chords by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Learn how to play Grandsons by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Grandsons chords”, “Grandsons guitar chords”, or “Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Grandsons 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 Grandsons chords and for experienced players who want accurate Grandsons lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, G, Bm, C.

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Is "Grandsons" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Grandsons" by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) below.

What key is "Grandsons" in?

The chords for "Grandsons" show the original chord names (including D, A, G, Bm, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.