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Child In Time Chords

“Child In Time” by Deep Purple guitar chords: in the key of Am with the chords Am, G and F. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmGF

Chords for Child In Time

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
B
3
90
Am G G Am F F G G G Am G G Am
 Sweet Child in time G G Am 
 You'll see the line F F G 
 The line that's drown between G G Am 
 Good and bad G G Am 
 And see the blind man G G Am 
 Shooting at the world F F G 
 Bullets flying out G G Am 
 Taking toll G G Am 
G G Am F F G G G Am G G Am
 Sweet Child in time G G Am 
 You'll see the line F F G 
 The line between G G Am 
 Good and bad G G Am 
 And if you've been bad G G Am 
 Lord I bet'cha have F F G 
 Then you'd best watch out G G Am 
 For bullets flying low G G Am 
G G Am F F G G G Am G G Am

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About Child In Time

“Child In Time” by Deep Purple is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — Am, G and F — with the progression centred on Am, G and F. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Child In Time — FAQ

What key is “Child In Time” in?

“Child In Time” by Deep Purple is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Child In Time”?

“Child In Time” uses 3 chords: Am, G and F.

Is “Child In Time” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Child In Time” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Child In Time”?

“Child In Time” is performed by Deep Purple.

Is there a play-along video for “Child In Time”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Child In Time”?

“Child In Time” is categorised as Pop.