Boxes
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste:
4th traste
B
B F# E
Didn’t compare what I’d wear to the other girls
B F# E
I didn’t care bout my red hair or their long brown curls
G#m F# E
I didn’t know how to tie my shoes
G#m F# E
But if you asked me what I dreamed about I knew
E B
Everything was technicolour
F# G#m
I was best friends my brother
E B F#
Didn’t know how to count my wins and losses
E B
Back when Christmas was exciting
F# G#m
I didn’t hate fitting room lighting
E B F#
I could be anything oh anything I wanted
E B F#
Back when I didn’t try to put myself in boxes
E
Oh boxes
B F# E
I didn’t know what was borrowed or bought brand new
B F# E
I took things slow and the rainbows were much brighter hues
G#m F# E
I didn’t drown in expectations or mull over conversations
G#m F# E
Before I’d ever cried alone in my bathroom
E B
Everything was technicolour
F# G#m
I was best friends my brother
E B F#
Didn’t know how to count my wins and losses
E B
Back when Christmas was exciting
F# G#m
I didn’t hate fitting room lighting
E B F#
I could be anything oh anything I wanted
E B F#
Back when I didn’t try to put myself in boxes
E F#
Oh boxes
G#m F# E
I couldn’t have read a story if you asked me too
G#m F# E
But if you asked me who I thought I was I knew
(One strum)
E B
Everything was technicolour
F# G#m
I was best friends my brother
E B F#
Didn’t know how to count my wins and losses
E B
Back when Christmas was exciting
F# G#m
I didn’t hate fitting room lighting
E B F#
I could be anything oh anything I wanted
E B F# G#m
Back before I knew how it felt to be broken-hearted
E B F# G#m
Back when I didn’t try to put myself in boxes
E
Oh boxes
E
Oh boxes
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.