Child of the Universe (Lyrics) Desiderata Chords

_ _ You are a child of the universe
_ _ [C] No less than the [B] trees and the stars
You have [Gm] _
arrived
Deh [G]-deh-deh-rah, _ deh-deh [F]-deh-rah, [G] deh [Dm]-deh-deh-rah
[C] _ _
_ _ [C] _ Go placidly amid the [G] noise and haste
And remember what peace there may [C] be in silence
As far as possible without surrender
Be on good terms with all [G] persons
Speak your truth [G] quietly and clearly
[C] And listen to [Am] others, even the dull and ignorant
They [Em] too have their story
[F] _
Avoid loud and aggressive [D] persons
They are [G] vexations to the spirit
[C] _
If you compare yourself [F] with others
You may become vain [G] and bitter
For always there will be greater and lesser persons [C] than yourself
You [F] are a child [G] _ [C] of the universe
No [G] less than the trees and the stars
You have arrived
[C] To be near and [F] whether or not _
[G] _ [C] it is clear to you
[F] No doubt [Dm] the universe [A#] is uncalling [G] and it's true
_ _ _ _ [C] _ _ Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans
[G] Keep interested in your own career
[C] However humble, it [C] is a real possession of [Am] the changing fortunes of [C] time
Exercise caution in your business affairs
For [G] the world is full of trickery
But [D] let this not blind you to what [C] virtue there is
[Am] Many persons strive for high ideals
And everywhere life is full [Em] of heroism [F] Be yourself
Especially do not [D] feign affection
[G] Neither be cynical about [D#] love
Or in the [G#] face of all aridity and [C#] disenchantment
It is as perennial as the grass
[F#] Take kindly the counsel of the years
[C#] Gracefully surrendering the [G#] things of youth
Nurture strength [C#] of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune
But do not distress yourself with imaginings
Many fears are born of fatigue and [D#] loneliness
Beyond [G#] a wholesome discipline
Be gentle with yourself
You [F#] are a _ [G#] child of [C#] the universe
No less than the [G#] trees and the stars
You have [F#] arrived
To be [C#] here
And [F#] whether or not [G#] it is clear [C#] to you
No doubt the [F#] universe is unfolding
[D#m] _ [B] As it should _
[G#] As it should
_ [B] Therefore, [C#] be at peace with God
Whatever you [F#] conceive Him to be
[C#] And whatever your [G#] labors and aspirations
In the noisy confusion of life
[C#] Keep peace with your soul
With all its sham, drudgery and [F#] broken dreams
It is still a [G#] beautiful world Be careful
[C#] Strive to be happy
You [F#] are a child _
[G#] _ _ [C#] _ _ No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You have arrived
[C#] To be here
You [F#] are a child
[D#m] _ [C#] Of the universe
No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You have arrived
[C#] To be here
You are [F#] a child _
_ _ [C#] _ _ No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You have arrived
[C#] To be here
You are [F#] a child _
_ [C#] Of the universe
No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You have arrived
[C#] To be here
You are [F#] a child _