E (022100@1)                            A (x02220@1)                       EI (022100@1)was there when you drew the breath of life
                G#mAnd (133111@4)I could hear your voice
     A (x02220@1)                       BThe (x2444x@1)first time that you cried
      EAnd (022100@1)though you couldn't see me
G#m (133111@4)      AI (x02220@1)was very near
                 EAnd (022100@1)there's something now
      B7 (x21202@1)               EThat (022100@1)I want you to hear

Chorus
E (022100@1)                         A (x02220@1)            EYou (022100@1)will always be a child in my eyes
G#mAnd (133111@4)when you need some love
     A (x02220@1)                 BMy (x2444x@1)arms are open wide
      EAnd (022100@1)even when you're growing old
 G#m (133111@4)         AI (x02220@1)hope you realize
            E (022100@1)              B7You (x21202@1)will always be a child in my eyes

And I was there the first time that you prayed
And I heard all the promises you made
And when you fell before me
Crying father I have sinned
I picked you up
And held you close again.

Chorus
(Repeat Chords in First Chorus)
You will always be a child in my eyes
And when you need some love
My arms are open wide
And even when you're growing old
I hope you realize
You will always be a child in my eyes

Chorus
(Repeat Chords in First Chorus)
You will always be a child in my eyes
And when you need some love
My arms are open wide
And even when you're growing old
I hope you realize
You will always be a child in my eyes.

E (022100@1)                         B7 (x21202@1)            EYou (022100@1)will always be a child in my eyes.