Boons
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Intro G C7M C7M
Em G C7M G
[Verso 1]
G C7M
Let me die out in the boons
Em
It took me thirteen years to bloom
G
They broke up, but he's alright
C7M
We'll be in town till late tonight
G
I'm dyin' in the boons
C7M
And I hate a hungry crowd
Em
Worst of 'em all, talk the loudest
G
I guess I'll die out here
C7M
With a hammer and a beer
G
Just dyin' in the boons
[Refrão]
Em G C7M G
So leave me out of that talk downtown
Em G C7M G
I have found everything I'll ever need
Em G C7M G
Real dee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-eeeeeeeep
Em G C7M G
In the boo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooooooons
[Verso 2]
G
I met a girl deep in the city
C7M
She said she don't mind sittin' with me
Em Bm
I let my troubles float away
C7M
I had myself a simple day
G
Just dyin' in the boons
G C7M
And how I miss the quick-stop line
Em
They say hello every time
D/F#
No concern for politics
D C7M
Come on home, I'll check for ticks
G
Love me gently in the boons
G C7M
And why does everyone I know
Em
Have somewhere else to go?
D
Won't you look up from your hands?
C7M
Let's be still while we still can
G
Stay a while, out in the boons
[Refrão]
Em G C7M G
So leave me out of that talk downtown
Em G C7M G
I have found everything I'll ever neeee-eed
Em G C7M G
Real dee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-eeeeeeeep
Em G C7M G
In the boo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooooooons
[Verso 3]
G C7M
Let me die out in the boons
Em
It took me thirteen years to bloom
D
I'm beat up but I'm alright
C7M
I'll be in town till late tonight
G
Just dyin' in the boons
How to play Boons
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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.