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Kid Things

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[Verse 1]
D                              G
What’s that makes you wanna be lonely?
D           Cadd9                G
What’s that keep you sitting at home?
                D                                    G
He’d always say no, no, no as if he wanted you to be hungry
         D                                Cadd9                  G
Well the same things you’re missing could get you into something else
[Pre-Chorus 1] 
A
Better leave when to stay is only 
G                                             D
Nothing but being alone, what I wanted you to know
[Chorus 1]
D                    Cadd9                G
It’s kid things that seem like nothing at all
           F                      D
Kid things make it better than it was
           Cadd9                G
Kid things seem like nothing at all
           F                      D
Kid things make it better than it was
[Verse 2]
D                                         G
Hey, what you got that makes you wanna be lonely? 
D                      Cadd9                 G
Hey, What you got that makes it a better way to be?
           D                                      G
She said, “no, no, no can’t get any lovin’ it’s a Sunday
         D                             Cadd9       G
I said, “Oh yeah, what makes you think I wanted it that way?”
[Pre-Chorus 2]
A
Cuz one or two more smiles from you and
G                                               D
I don’t need anything else, but I wanted you to know
[Chorus 2]
D                    Cadd9                G
It’s kid things that seem like nothing at all
           F                      D
Kid things make it better than it was
                 Cadd9                     G
We’re just kids, we spend all night on the phone 
                        F                         D
It’s a kid thing, but I sleep better when I’m not alone
[Solo] 
D G D Cadd9   G D G D Cadd9   G
[Bridge]
Em                      G   D     Em   G
And what I want right now    is some more, give me more
[Verse 3]
D                                                 G
And what you think is that you’re not getting any younger
D                   Cadd9                  G
What I know is that you’re not really very old
                D                                         G
I know you say no, no, no and it feels much better in the summer
                  D                              Cadd9                        G
Well, if it isn’t warm where you’re sitting then kitten come on in out of the cold
[Pre-Chorus 3]
A
Cuz all I know is that when I’m with you
G                                                D
I don’t need anything else, what I wanted you to know
[Chorus 3]
D             Cadd9                G
Is Kid things seem like nothing at all,
               F                      D
And kid things make it better than it was
                 Cadd9                     G
We’re just kids, we spend all night on the phone
                       F                         D
Its a kid thing, but I sleep better when I'm not alone
[Outro]
D          Cadd9                G
Kid things seem like nothing at all, 
                F                      D
And kid things, make it better than it was
                 Cadd9                    G
We're just kids, it's just like driving a car
                  F                                                D
It's a kid thing, I’m the fool who’d rather come through where you are

Kid Things chords and lyrics

Free chords for Kid Things by Counting Crows. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus 1] 
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Solo] 
D G D Cadd9   G D G D Cadd9   G
[Bridge]
[Verse 3]
[Pre-Chorus 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Outro]

Kid Things Chords by Counting Crows

Learn how to play Kid Things by Counting Crows with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Kid Things chords”, “Kid Things guitar chords”, or “Counting Crows Kid Things 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 Kid Things chords and for experienced players who want accurate Kid Things lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Cadd9, A, F, Em.

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Kid Things" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Kid Things" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Kid Things" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Kid Things" by Counting Crows with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Counting Crows below.

What key is "Kid Things" in?

The chords for "Kid Things" show the original chord names (including D, G, Cadd9, A, F, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.