The story behind
Billie Holiday recorded God Bless The Child (Rehearsal) as part of a rehearsal, without knowing it would be part of an album. The song was recorded in a studio, with a backing band accompanying her. Holiday's voice is clear, with an emotion that comes straight out. The lyrics speak of a mother who feels abandoned, but moves forward. It is a song that can be played with feeling, without needing much complexity. The duration is short, one minute and eight seconds, long enough to feel the song without getting lost in details. The version is not the most well-known, but it has the strength of Holiday's voice, which makes it unique. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
Em C Am Ebaug Eb
G C
G C G C G
Am G C
G C
Ddim G
Ddim G
C
Cm
G F# E
Am D
G C Am G
Am C G
Am G Am
Ddim G
G
B C Cm
G E Am
D
G Am C Bdim B Em
Baug Em
Bm F#dim F# Bm B
Em Baug Em
Bm E Adim
D G C
G C
Ddim
G Ddim G
C F
G E
Am D
G
C G
Outro 1
G
From the album
Lady Sings the Blues
Billie Holiday · 1956 · Track 16