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Problem Child:Roy Orbison.
Recorded at Sun Records in 1957.
And later on the album - 'Roy Orbison At The Rock House' - 1961.
#1.
AWell, my heartbeat is running wild..
because of you my problem child.
DWhoa, oh, baby, don't be running Awild..
conEtrol youself, don't Dbe a problem AchildE.
#2.
EWell, a Acat's got nine lives..I got one.
When that life's done, that's all of my fun.
DWhoa, oh, baby, don't be running Awild..
conEtrol yourself, don't Dbe a problem Achild.E  
#3.
EWell, I Ado believe, down n' my soul..
you're outta control on this rock n' roll.
DWhoa, oh, baby, don't be running Awild.
ConEtrol yourself, don't Dbe a problem Achild.
(INTERLUDE:)
#4.
#3.
EWell, I Ado believe, down n' my soul..
you're outta control on this rock n' roll.
DWhoa, oh, baby, don't be running Awild.
ConEtrol yourself, don't Dbe a problem AchildE.
#5.
EWell, Adon't you see this shakin' spree..
is bound to be the death of me.
DWhoa, oh, baby, don't be running Awild.
ConEtrol yourself, Dyou're a problem Achild.
OUTRO:
Oooooh, Dproblem child, running wild.
Problem child, running wild.
GProblem child, running wild.
DProblem child, running wild.
Oh, Ababy, Gyou're a problem Dchild.
DSlow down, girl, down..Slow down, girl, down.
Gdown girl, down..slow Ddown girl, AdownG..D.(Fade.)
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

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Problem Child:Roy Orbison.

Recorded at Sun Records in 1957.

And later on the album - 'Roy Orbison At The Rock House' - 1961.

#1.

Well, my heartbeat is running wild..

because of you my problem child.

D A

Whoa, oh, baby, don't be running wild..

E D A E

control youself, don't be a problem child.

#2.

E A

Well, a cat's got nine lives..I got one.

When that life's done, that's all of my fun.

D A

Whoa, oh, baby, don't be running wild..

E D A E

control yourself, don't be a problem child.

#3.

E A

Well, I do believe, down n' my soul..

you're outta control on this rock n' roll.

D A

Whoa, oh, baby, don't be running wild.

E D A

Control yourself, don't be a problem child.

(INTERLUDE:)

#4.

#3.

E A

Well, I do believe, down n' my soul..

you're outta control on this rock n' roll.

D A

Whoa, oh, baby, don't be running wild.

E D A E

Control yourself, don't be a problem child.

#5.

E A

Well, don't you see this shakin' spree..

is bound to be the death of me.

D A

Whoa, oh, baby, don't be running wild.

E D A

Control yourself, you're a problem child.

OUTRO:

Oooooh, problem child, running wild.

Problem child, running wild.

A G D

Oh, baby, you're a problem child.

Slow down, girl, down..Slow down, girl, down.

G D A G D

down girl, down..slow down girl, down...(Fade.)

A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Problem Child Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Problem Child by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Problem Child chords”, “Problem Child guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Problem Child 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 Problem Child chords and for experienced players who want accurate Problem Child lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, G.

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