Little chords by JJ Heller

Intro:

C

Verse 1:
 C
I wanna write it all down every detail
 Am
Every tiny sound, the way your hair smells
F
Nightlight shadows on the wall
G
Somersaults and cannonballs
 C
I wanna soak it all in, every memory
 Am
The way you smile when you see me
 F
I wanna pick you up while I still can
 G
Time is running faster than I am

Chorus:
F
Ooh
 C        G
Let me hold you closer
F
Ooh
 C         G
Someday you’ll be older
Am         G      C     F
  You will always be my child
 Am    G
But you’re only little for a little while

Interlude:
C

Verse 2:
 C
The weight of your head upon my shoulder
 Am
Your tattered red homework folder
F
Sun-kissed cheeks and playground dirt
 G
The way you reach for me when you get hurt
 C
How you twist your hair when you’re sleepy
 Am
It’s the rainy day hide and seeking
F
Story times and lullabies
G
These are things I want to memorize

Chorus:
F
Ooh
 C        G
Let me hold you closer
F
Ooh
 C         G
Someday you’ll be older
Am         G      C     F
  You will always be my child
 Am    G
But you’re only little for a little while

Interlude:
C

Bridge:
 C        G   Am G
There’s nothing like a mother’s love
 C     G   Am G
It’s bigger than the ocean blue
 C      G   Am G
So open up your little heart
 F      C    Am G
So I can give it all to you (Ooh)

Chorus:
F
Ooh
 C        G
Let me hold you closer
F
Ooh
 C         G
Someday you’ll be older
Am         G      C     F
  You will always be my child
 Am    G                 Am G
But you’re only little for a little while

Outro:
 F    G                   C
You’re only little for a little while
F      C
Little while
 C
A little while