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but i waited too long and got bored so i did it myself.  the chords are fairly difficult
so maybe you could try sticking a capo on and makin it easier.
chords-
Eb- Bb66888x
    Bb688766
    D7X5453X
Eb-Bb  
once upon a time a child heard a line
Bbthat moved him
Eb-Bb  
the child never grew the line it came true
Bband all around
Eb-Bb  
inside dreams it stays
Eb-Bb  
dormant through these days
Bbthat follow
Eb-Bb  
reminded only by the saddest lullaby
Bbthat was whispered
Eb-Bb  
you've got to lie down for a while
Bbthis will pass its only mild
D7for a while

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Only For A While

by Toploader

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but i waited too long and got bored so i did it myself. the chords are fairly difficult

so maybe you could try sticking a capo on and makin it easier.

chords-

Eb Bb

- 66888x

688766

X5453X

Eb Bb

once upon a time a child heard a line

that moved him

Eb Bb

the child never grew the line it came true

and all around

Eb Bb

inside dreams it stays

Eb Bb

dormant through these days

that follow

Eb Bb

reminded only by the saddest lullaby

that was whispered

Eb Bb

you've got to lie down for a while

this will pass its only mild

for a while

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