Boon Elm
View chords used in this chart
Tabbed by Sam de Brunner
Tuning: Standard
Capo: 2
Chords relative to capo
On the C chord occasionally do a hammer on on the second fret of the A string.
From one of the videos it looks
like he plays a C/G string so if you think that sounds better play that.
Intro
Am (several bars)
Am Fm7 (just a couple of strums) C (X2)
Am Fm7 C
I'm walkin' out on a dusty road
Am Fm7 C
The sky is blue and my t-shirts torn
Am Fm7 C
Up on a hill I found my thrill
Am Fm7 C
And down in the valley I got my fill.
Am Fm7 C (X2)
Am Fm7 C
Her skin was fair and her hair was long
Am Fm7 C
Her body built with a frame strong
Am Fm7 C
She broke down my front door at dawn
Am Fm7 C
And now we're in bed and the day is done
E Am G C E G
Oh, but a man he can't always pretend, that he does understand
Am Fm7 C (X2)
Am Fm7 C
So I'm gonna keep somethings well hid
Am Fm7 C
In a wooden box with a tight lid
Am Fm7 C
Up on the hill I'll sing my tune
Am Fm7 C
With my ear to the ground and my eyes on the moon
E Am G C E G
Oh but a man he can't always pretend, that he does understand
C (A few bars)
C E Am G (X8)
End with one strum of C
How to play Boon Elm
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 C. 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.