Ooh Child

by Donnie McClurkin
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Lyrics

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Bbm11)bright er.

(Come on!)

(Come on!)

(Come on!)

(Come on!)

(Come on, let’s go!) (Some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Mat thew, Dad dy said things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Dad dy comes to you when you wake up in the morn ing, child.

you wake up in the morn ing, When you wake up in the morn ing, child.

you wake up in the morn ing, When you wake up in the morn ing, child.

you wake up in the morn ing, child.

Ooh Child — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Ooh Child" by Donnie McClurkin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ooh Child”

What key is "Ooh Child" by Donnie McClurkin played in?
Ooh Child is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ooh Child"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ooh Child" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ooh Child"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ooh Child"?
"Ooh Child" was originally performed by Donnie McClurkin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ooh Child"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Absus2, Bbmaj9, Bbmin, C, Dbmaj9, F6, Fsus2, Gmin.
What other songs by Donnie McClurkin can I play here?
Try "STAND", "I LOVE TO PRAISE HIM", "I WILL SING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Ooh Child" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ooh Child" by Donnie McClurkin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Ooh Child" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Ooh Child" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.