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Storybook Children chords by
Billy Joe Royal
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
D
D

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You've got your world
A
A

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and I've got mine,
D
D

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and it's a shame

Two grown -up worlds
G
G

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A
A

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that will never be the same
G
G

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A
A

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Why can't we be like
D
D

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storybook children
B
B
2

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Em
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Running through the rain,
A
A

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hand in hand,
D
D

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across the meadow?
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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Why can't we be like storybook children
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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in a wonderland
A
A

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where nothing's planned
D
D

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for to morrow?

You've got his ring,
A
A

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you've got his heart,
D
D

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you've got his baby

And girl, it's too late to turn away
G
G

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A
A

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and start all over again
G
G

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A
A

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Why can't we be like
D
D

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storybook children
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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A
A

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Running through the rain, hand in hand,
D
D

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across the meadow.
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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Oh, why can't we be like storybook children
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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in a wonderland
A
A

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D
D

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Where nothing's planned for tomorrow
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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A
A

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How happy we would be if only we
D
D

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Were storybook children
G
G

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A
A

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Oh, why can't we be like
D
D

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storybook children
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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Running through the rain,
A
A

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hand in hand,
D
D

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across the meadow.
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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Why can't we be like storybook children
B
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2

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Em
Em

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in a wonderland
A
A

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D
D

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where nothing's planned for tomorrow?

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
G
G

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Mmm, I can't.
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A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • B

    2

  • Em

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Storybook Children by Billy Joe Royal is F major.

The primary chords used in Storybook Children are F, C, Bb, D, Gm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

The tempo of Storybook Children is approximately 103 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Storybook Children. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Billy Joe Royal.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Storybook Children to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Storybook Children by Billy Joe Royal on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.