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Children Of The Sun chords by
Gerry Rafferty
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Cm
Cm
3

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Verse 1
Ab
Ab
4

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We are not one
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Cm
Cm
3

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We are le_ gion, we are many
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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A seed is sown in every_ one
Bb
Bb

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(seed is sown in everyone)
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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A silent prayer that was given
Bb
Bb

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Cm
Cm
3

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in compas_ sion
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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We are the chil_ dren of the sun_
Bb
Bb

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Cm
Cm
3

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Oh sun sun, oh sun sun sun
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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We are the chil_ dren of the sun_
Bb
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Cm
Cm
3

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Oh sun sun, oh sun sun sun_
Verse 2
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
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Well, we were lost and alone
Eb
Eb
6

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in a desert so dry
Fm
Fm

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Without a trace of wa_ ter

So we prayed for the rain and
Eb
Eb
6

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we looked to the sky
Fm
Fm

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But not a trace of wa_ ter
Verse 3
Fm
Fm

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Crying in the wilderness

underneath the sun
Bb
Bb

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The rainmaker came to wake up everyone
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Sleeping, since time has begun
Fm
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Bb
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Crying out for water, water
Verse 4
D#m
D#m
6

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C#
C#
4

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Oh spirit of the world
D#m
D#m
6

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Crying out for water
Db
Db
4

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Oh spirit of the world
D#m
D#m
6

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Crying out for water

Oh spirit of the world
Ab
Ab
4

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Cries to someone

Cries to someone
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Db
Db
4

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Oh spirit of the world
D#m
D#m
6

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Crying out for water
Interlude 1

(water, water, water)
D#m
D#m
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Verse 5
Gb
Gb
2

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[Fade] We
Db
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D#m
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6

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B
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2

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Gb
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2

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Db
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4

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D#m
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B
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2

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are not one
Gb
Gb
2

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We are le_ gion,
Db
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D#m
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we are many (crying out for water)
B
B
2

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F#
F#
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We are the chil_ dren of the sun_
C#
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4

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D#m
D#m
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B
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2

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Oh sun sun, oh sun sun sun
Outro 1
F#
F#
2

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C#
C#
4

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D#m
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6

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B
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2

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F#
F#
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C#
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4

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D#m
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Chords

  • Cm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • Eb

    6

  • Bb

  • Fm

  • D#m

    6

  • C#

    4

  • Db

    4

  • Ebm

    6

  • Cb

    2

  • Gb

    2

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Children Of The Sun?

The original key of Children Of The Sun by Gerry Rafferty is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Children Of The Sun?

The primary chords used in Children Of The Sun are Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb, Fm, Ebm.

Do I need a capo to play Children Of The Sun?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Children Of The Sun beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Children Of The Sun?

The tempo of Children Of The Sun is approximately 118 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Children Of The Sun?

You can easily change the key of Children Of The Sun using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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