[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
F A# F A# F
We pray for our fathers, pray for our mothers
A# F C
Wishing our families well
F A# F A# F
We sing songs for the wishing, of those who are kissing
A# F Am7
But not for the missing
[CHORUS 1]
Dm Am
So this one’s for all the lost children
Dm Am
This one’s for all the lost children
A# Am Gm
This one’s for all the lost children, wishing them well
F
And wishing them home
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 2]
F A# F A# F
When you sit there addressing, counting your blessings
A# F C
Biding your time
F A# F A# F
When you lay me down sleeping and my heart is weeping
A# F Am7
Because I’m keeping a place
[CHORUS 1]
Dm Am
So this one’s for all the lost children
Dm Am
This one’s for all the lost children
A# Am Gm
This one’s for all the lost children, wishing them well
F
And wishing them home
[Instrumental]
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[Bridge]
A#m Fm
Home with their fathers,
A#m Fm
Snug close and warm, loving their mothers
E G#m
I see the door simply wide open
E G#m D#
But no one can find thee
[CHORUS 2]
G#m G#m D#m
So pray for all the lost children
G#m D#m
Let’s pray for all the lost children
E D#m C#m
Just think of all the lost children, wishing them well
G#m D#m
So pray for all the lost children
G#m D#m
Let’s pray for all the lost children
E D#m C#m
Just think of all the lost children, wishing them well
B
and wishing them home
[Outro]
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