Because I Liked A Boy
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Intro: G F# C D7
[Verso 1]
G F#
I said I wanted thin mints
C D
And you said you knew a guy
G Em
You showed up with a boombox
C D
And stars in your eyes
G Em
Who knew cuddling on trampolines
C D
Could be so reckless?
G Em
We bonded over Black Eyed Peas
C D
And complicated exes
C
Fell so deeply into it
D
It was all so innocent
[Refrão]
G
Now I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut
F
I got death threats filling up semi-trucks
C
Tell me who I am
Guess I don't have a choice
D#
All because I liked
G
I'm a hot topic on your tongue
F
I'm a rebound gettin' round stealin' from the young
C
Tell me who I am
Guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked a boy
G
Ooh, oh
[Verso 2]
G F#
I'm not catastrophizing
C D
Everything's derailing
G Em
Was only tryna hold you close
C D
While your heart was failing
G Em
It's not "entered an illusion"
C D
Just two kids going through it
G Em
You said I'm too late to be your first love
C D
But I'll always be your favorite
[Refrão]
G
Now I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut
F
I got death threats filling up semi-trucks
C
Tell me who I am
Guess I don't have a choice
D#
All because I liked
G
I'm a hot topic on your tongue
F
I'm a rebound gettin' round stealin' from the young
C
Tell me who I am
Guess I don't have a choice
All because I liked a boy
G F C
Ahh, ahh, ahh
D#m
All because I liked a boy
[Ponte]
G
Fell so deeply into it
F
It was all so innocent
C
Dating boys with exes
D#
No, I wouldn't recommend it
[Refrão]
G
I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut
F
I got death threats filling up semi-trucks
C
Tell me who I am
Guess I don't have a choice
D# G
All because I liked a boy
And all of this for what?
F
When everything went down
We'd already broken up
C
Please, tell me who I am
Guess I don't have a choice
D#
All because I liked a boy
Final:
G
Ah, ah (A boy)
F
Ahh, ahh (A boy)
C
Ah, ah
D#
All because I liked a boy
How to play Because I Liked A Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.