Boxes
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Intro: E B C#m
verse 1
E B
I need a family to drive me crazy
C#m B
Call me out when I'm low and lazy
E B
It won't be perfect, but we'll be fine
C#m B A
Cause I've got your back, and you've got mine
B E
You got mine
verse 2
E B
We'll have tiny boxes for memories
C#m B
Open them up and we'll set them free
E B
There'll be bad days and some hard times
C#m B A
I'll keep your secrets, if you keep mine
[Refrão]E
You are the memory that won't ever lapse
C#m
When twenty five years have suddenly past
A
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
verse 3
E B
Take my picture and then you laugh, cause I
C#m B
hate the way I look in photographs
E B
Keep your memories, but don't leave the past
C#m B A
I'm looking forward to the best days we'll have
[Refrão]E
You are the memory that won't ever lapse
C#m
When twenty five years have suddenly past
A
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
E
You are the sun in the destinate sky
C#m
And your life's in these words and it can't be denied
A
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
Interlude
C#m
You can cry away all your complicated memories
E
That keep you up so many nights
C#m
But darling save your apologies
A
Cause I know that you're scared,
E
but I swear you'll be alright
C#m
I swear you're alright
E
You're alright
[Refrão] E
When the answers escape us when we start to fade
C#m
Remember who loved you and the ones who have stayed
A
Cause my body will fill, but my soul will go on
C#m
So don't get lonely
A E
I'm right where you are
E
You are the memory that won't ever lapse
C#m
When twenty five years have suddenly past
A
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
E
You are the sun in the destinate sky
C#m
And your life's in these words and it can't be denied
A
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
C#m A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know
How to play Boxes
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.