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Kids Of The Baby Boom
The Bellamy Brothers
About the Original
The Bellamy Brothers are known for their classic country style, often featuring simple chord progressions and a laid-back, singable feel. "Kids Of The Baby Boom" follows this tradition, making it approachable for beginner guitarists.
Chords and Progression
The song uses basic open chords: Em, G, C, and F. If the F chord is challenging, try an easier F (xx3211) or a four-string version. The progression is straightforward: most verses and choruses revolve around C and F, with Em and G appearing at section ends.
Strumming Pattern
For a country feel, use a relaxed down-down-up-up-down-up pattern. Count it as: 1-2-&-&-4-&, emphasizing the first down strum. Beginners can use simple down strums to start, matching the vocal rhythm.
Chord Transitions
Practice moving smoothly between C and F, as these occur frequently. For Em to G, keep your fingers close to the strings to minimize movement. Pause and practice switching these pairs until you’re comfortable.
Tips for Beginners
Keep your strumming hand moving, even if you miss a chord. Stay relaxed and play along with the original recording to get the song’s tempo and feel. Focus on consistent rhythm over perfection.
Final Advice
Enjoy singing along as you play—this song is designed for group singalongs and easy jamming!
Intro
Em G Em G C
Verse 1Our daddies won the war and came homeC to our moms
They gave them so much love that all usC kids were born
WeF all grew up on Mickey Mouse and hula-hoops
Then weC all bought BMW's and brand newC pickup trucks
And weEm watched John Kennedy die one afterG noon. Kids of the baC by boom
Verse 2It was a time of new prosperity in theC U.S.A
All the fortunate offsprings neverC had to pay
We hadF Sympathy for the Devil and the Rolling Stones
Then weC got a little older we foundC Haggard and Jones
AEm generation screaming for moreG room. Kids of the baC by boom
ChorusKids of theF baby boom, we had freedom we had money
C Baby boom, here in the land of milk and honey
Em Counting our chickens way tooG soon. Kids of the baC by boom
Verse 3Now we all can run computers and weC all can dance
We all have Calvin Klein written on ourC underpants
And atF six o'clock like robots we turn on the news
C Watch those third world countries deal outC more abuse
ReEm member the first man on theG moon. Kids of the baC by boom
ChorusKids of theF baby boom, we had freedom we had money
C Baby boom, here in the land of milk and honey
Em Counting our chickens way tooG soon. Kids of the baC by boom
Verse 4As our lives become a capsule they sendC to the stars
And our children look at us, like weC came from Mars
As theF farms disappear, and the sky turns black
We're aC nation full of takers, neverC giving back
WeEm never stop to think what we conG sume. Kids of the baC by boom
ChorusKids of theF baby boom, we had freedom we had money
C Baby boom, here in the land of milk and honey
Em Counting our chickens way tooG soon. Kids of the baC by boom
OutroOurEm optimism mingles with theG doom. Kids of the baC by boom