Bitter Boy
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F C F C
There was a boy, a bitter boy,
Am F C G
Whose golden heart I saw gleaming.
F C F C
I thought I'd win the heart within,
Am F G C
But now I know that I was dreaming.
F C F C
But I will rise, and I will sing,
Am F C G
Until I know I can't conceal it.
F C F C
Because I hold the saddest song,
F G F C
I wish to God I cannot feel it.
F C
F C F C
And then the boy, the bitter boy,
Am F C G
He came to me for rest and healing.
F C F C
He reached in his chest, deep in his breast,
Am F G C
Held out the heart for me stil gleaming.
F C F C
But I will rise, and I will sing,
Am F C G
Until I know I can't conceal it.
F C F C
Because I hold the saddest song,
F G F C
I wish to God I cannot feel it.
-Solo-
F C F C Am F C G F C F C F G F C
F C F C
And then the boy, me and the boy,
Am F C G
We walked for miles through stormy weather.
F C F C
And hand in hand, we roamed the land,
Am F G C
And held the gleaming heart together.
F C F C
But I will rise, and I will sing,
Am F C G
Until I know I can't conceal it.
F C F C
Because I hold the saddest song,
F G F C
I wish to God I cannot feel it.
F C F C
Then the boy, the bitter boy,
Am F C G
He came to take the gleaming treasure.
F C F C
He reached in my chest, deep in my breast,
Am F G C
And took the gleaming heart forever.
F C F C
But I will rise, and I will sing,
Am F C G
Until the day I can't conceal it.
F C F C
And then I'll sing the saddest song,
F G F C
And wish to God you cannot hear it.
C C
Oh, then I'll sing the saddest song,
G F C
I wish to God you cannot hear it.
How to play Bitter Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.