Beautiful Boy Darling Boy
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
This isn't the exact song as Lennon plays it, but this version is really nice to
play softly when you're trying to get your twin boys to sleep ;)
D/B - Basically just hammer off and on the B string as you strum a normal D chord.
e|-2--2--2-2--|
B|-0-h3--3-3--|
G|-2--2--2-2--|
D|-0--0--0-0--|
A|-x--x--x-x--|
E|-x--x--x-x--|
The rest of the chords are pretty much the conventional versions.
[Intro]
D/B
Close your eyes, have no fear
The monster's gone, he's on the run and your Daddy's here
[Chorus]
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
[Verse 1]
D/B
Before you go to sleep, say a little prayer
Every day, in every way, it's getting better and better
[Chorus]
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
[Bridge]
Bm B
Out on the ocean, sailing away
G D
I can hardly wait
G D
To see you come of age
G D A7 G F#m Em
But I guess we'll both just have to have patience
G D
'Cause it's a long way to go
G D
A hard row to hoe
G D A7 G F#m Em
Yes, it's a long way to go but in the meantime...
[Verse 2]
D/B
Before you cross the street, take my hand
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans
[Chorus]
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
[Verse 3]
D/B
Before you go to sleep, say a little prayer
Every day, in every way, it's getting better and better
[Chorus]
Em D/B
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy
Em D/B
Darling, darling, darling, darling (insert your boy's name here)
How to play Beautiful Boy Darling Boy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.