Little Chords

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