Nobody's Child chords by
Lonnie Donegan

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

Em

Em

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A

A

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Em

Em

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D

D

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Verse 1

D

D

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As I was slowly passing

G

G

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Gm

Gm

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G

G

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an orphan's home one day

D

D

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I stopped for just a little while

E

E

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A

A

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To watch the children play

D

D

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Alone, a boy was standing

G

G

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When I asked him why

D

D

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E

E

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He turned with eyes that could not see

A

A

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D

D

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An_ d he began to cry

I'm nobody's child,

G

G

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I'm nobody's child

A

A

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D

D

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Just like a flower, I'm growing wild

I got no mommy's kisses,

G

G

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I got no daddy's smile

D

D

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Oh, wants me,

E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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I'm nobody's child

No mommy's arms to hold me

G

G

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Or soothe me when I cry

D

D

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Sometimes it gets so lonesome,

E

E

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yeah I wish that I could die

A

A

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D

D

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I'd walk the streets of heaven

G

G

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where all the blind can see

D

D

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E

E

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And just like all the other kids,

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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there'd be a home for me

People come for children

G

G

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And take them for their own

D

D

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I know they'd like to take me in

E

E

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A

A

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But I'm left here alone

D

D

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They say they like my curls of gold

G

G

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They like my eyes of blue

D

D

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E

E

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But they always take some other child

A

A

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D

D

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An_ d I'm left here with you

I'm nobody's child,

G

G

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I'm nobody's child

A

A

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D

D

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Just like a flower, I'm growing wild

A

A

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D

D

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I've got no mommy's kisses

G

G

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I've got no daddy's smile

D

D

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E

E

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Lord, nobody wants me

A

A

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D

D

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I'm nobody's child

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Chords

Em
A
D
G
Gm
E

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Nobody's Child?

The original key of Nobody's Child by Lonnie Donegan is D major.

What are the main chords for Nobody's Child?

The primary chords used in Nobody's Child are Em, A, D, G, Gm, E.

Do I need a capo to play Nobody's Child?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Nobody's Child beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Nobody's Child?

The tempo of Nobody's Child is approximately 73 beats per minute.

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