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Eyes of a Child chords by
Soul Asylum
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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She had 13 kids,
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each one had 13 problems
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Three uppers, ten downers,
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just to put up with this
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And she don't know which chil
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dren belong to which father
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But she loves them all anyway
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and they each get a kiss
Verse 2
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And the toilet ain't flushing
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and the toaster is smoking
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The vacuum don't suck
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but it needs a new belt
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But she saw the world through
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the eyes of a child
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And remembers how good it was
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and how good it felt
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Verse 3
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He picked up the paper
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from the bitter cold morning
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He had just gone to sleep,
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he had to get up for work
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By morning he's a watchman
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and by night he's a waiter
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In the late afternoon he works as a clerk
Verse 4
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And he can't pay the doctor bills,
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he just can't afford the pills
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The car's repossesed and the
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child support's due
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But he saw the world through
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the eyes of a child
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Big problems seem smaller and old things seem new
Interlude 1
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Bm
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Asus4
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Verse 5
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She was just six when
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she turned her first trick
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Now she's thirteen and
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it don't make her sick
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And she does lots of crystal
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and she owns her own pistol
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Got a goldfish named Silver and
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a pimp who's named Rick
Verse 6
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And some are like customers an
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d some are like patients
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She'd have gone back to school
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if she'd just had the patience
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But she saw the world through
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the eyes of a child
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None of the nightmares,
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and nothing to deny
Interlude 2
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Verse 7

She saw the world through the
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eyes of a child
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Yes she's seen it all and she
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knows they're all lies
Outro 1
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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Am

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • Asus4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Eyes of a Child?

The original key of Eyes of a Child by Soul Asylum is G major.

What are the main chords for Eyes of a Child?

The primary chords used in Eyes of a Child are G, C, D, Am, Em, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Eyes of a Child?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Eyes of a Child beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Eyes of a Child?

The tempo of Eyes of a Child is approximately 81 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Eyes of a Child?

You can easily change the key of Eyes of a Child 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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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Eyes of a Child. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Eyes of a Child?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Soul Asylum.

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