Chords for Desiderata - Les Crane

_ _ _ _ _ _ You are a child of the universe _
No less than the trees and the stars
You have _ arrived _ _
[Dm] _ [G] There is a God
Go [Dm] _ [C] _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[D] placidly amid the noise and haste
And remember what peace there may be [C] in silence
_ As far as possible without surrender
Be on good terms with all [G] persons
Speak your truth quietly [D] and clearly
[C] And listen to [Am] others
Even the dull and ignorant
[Em] They too have their story
[F] _ Avoid loud and aggressive [D] persons
They are [G] vexations to the spirit
[C] _ If you compare yourself with [F] others
You may become vain and [C] bitter
For [G] always there will be greater [A#] and lesser persons than [C] yourself
You [F] are a child of [C] the universe
No less [G] than the trees and the stars
You [F] have arrived
[C] To be real and [F] wonder on earth
[G] _ [C] It is clear to you
[F] No doubt the [Dm] universe [A#] is uncalling
_ [G] And it should
_ _ [C] _ _
_ _ Enjoy your [C] achievements as well as your plans
[G] Keep interested in your own career
However humble, [C] it is a real possession and a changing fortunes of time
Exercise caution in your business affairs
For the [G] 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 [Em] is full of heroism
[F] Be yourself
Especially do not feign [C] affection
[G] Neither be cynical about [D#] love
For on the face [G#] of all aridity and disenchantment
[C#] It is as perennial as the grass
[F#] Take kindly the counsel of the years
Gracefully [G#] surrendering the 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#] the wholesome discipline
[C#] Be gentle with yourself
You [F#] are a _ [D#m] child of the [C#] universe
No less than the trees and the [G#] stars
You have [D#m] arrived to be real [C#] and [F#] wonder on earth
And [G#] whether or not it is clear [C#] to you
No doubt the [F#] universe is unfolding [D#m] _
[B] as it should
_ _ [G#] _ _ _
[A#] 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 [F#] life
[C#]
Keep peace with your soul
With all the sham, drudgery and [F#] broken dreams
It is still a [G#] beautiful world Be careful
[C#] Strive to be happy
You [F#] are a [G#] child [C#] of the universe
No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You have arrived [C#] to be real
You [F#] are a [D#m] child [C#] of the universe
No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You [F#] have arrived [C#] to be real
You [F#] are a child [C#] of the universe
No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
You [F#] have arrived [C#] to be real
You [F#] are a child _ [D#] _ _ [C#] _ _
of the universe
No less [G#] than the trees and the stars
_ [F#] _
[C#] You have arrived to be real
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