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[Chords]
Em9           022032 (you can mute the D string if you want)
Em9/A
         x02032
D
             x00232
Asus2
         002200
G
             320033
F#m
           244222
Cmaj7/G
       332000
Cadd9
         032030
D/C
           x30232
D/B
           x20232
Gmmaj7/Bb
     x1x032
Emadd9
        022002
A7
            x02020
[Intro]
Em9 Em9/A
[Verse 1]
    D         Em9/A  D  Em9/A
The boy cried out
D            Em9/A   D  Em9/A
Gaily on the ground
D      Em9/A   D  Em9/A
At the joy
D                   Em9/A   D  Em9/A
of something he had found
[Chorus]
    Asus2   G         F#m      G     Cmaj7/G
Aw, come on children, get your heads     back together
    Asus2   G         F#m      G     Cmaj7/G
Aw, come on children, get your heads     back together
    Asus2   G         F#m      G     Cmaj7/G
Aw, come on children, get your heads     back together
D D/C D/B Gm/Bb
[Bridge]
    D  D/C           D/B        Gmmaj7/Bb
The days are getting warmer now
    D  D/C             D/B        Gmmaj7/Bb  Cadd9 D
The nights are getting shorter now
D                   Cadd9    D                        Cadd9
And you know we can make it    'cause you know we're alive
D                    Cadd9    D                  Cadd9
But we don't have to take it,   any way we'll survive
Gmaj7 A7sus4
[Verse 2]
    D     Em9/A  D  Em9/A
If I were you
    D            Em9/A  D  Em9/A
I'd throw it far awa----y
    D           Em9/A  D  Em9/A
But if you were me
      D                Em9/A  D  Em9/A
You'd tell me I should sta----y
[Chorus]
    Asus2   G         F#m      G     Cmaj7/G
Aw, come on children, get your heads     back together
    Asus2   G         F#m      G     Cmaj7/G
Aw, come on children, get your heads     back together
    Asus2   G         F#m      G     Cmaj7/G
Aw, come on children, get your heads     back together
[Outro]
 Emadd9 A7     Emadd9              A7
Again. Again. Again and again and again.
 Emadd9               A7
Again, and again and again
 Emadd9   A7      Emadd9
Again,   again,  again

Children chords and lyrics

Free chords for Children by America. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Chords]
Em9           022032 (you can mute the D string if you want)
Em9/A         x02032
D             x00232
Asus2         002200
G             320033
F#m           244222
Cmaj7/G       332000
Cadd9         032030
D/C           x30232
D/B           x20232
Gmmaj7/Bb     x1x032
Emadd9        022002
A7            x02020
[Intro]
Em9 Em9/A
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
D D/C D/B Gm/Bb
[Bridge]
Gmaj7 A7sus4
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Children Chords by America

Learn how to play Children by America with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Children chords”, “Children guitar chords”, or “America 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 D, Em9/A, Asus2, G, F#m, Cmaj7/G.

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How do I play "Children" by America on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Children" by America 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 America free?

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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 America with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by America below.

What key is "Children" in?

The chords for "Children" show the original chord names (including D, Em9/A, Asus2, G, F#m, Cmaj7/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.