Boyfriend
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Intro: Gm Em Eb D/F#
Gm Em
I can't believe we're finally alone
Eb D/F#
I can't believe I almost went home
Gm Em
What are the chances? Everyone's dancing
Eb D/F#
And he's not with you (Hm, hm, hm, hm)
Gm Em
The universe must have divined this
Eb
What am I gonna do?
F#m
Not grab your wrist?
Gm Eb
I could be a better boyfriend than him
Cm
I could do the shit that he never did
D Bb
Up all night, I won't quit
Gm Eb
Thinking I'm gonna steal you from him
Cm
I could be such a gentleman
Plus all my clothes would fit
Gm Eb Cm D Bb
I could be a better boyfriend
Gm
I don't need to tell you twice
Cm
All the ways he can't suffice
Eb
If I could give you some advice
D
I would leave with me tonight
Gm Cm
The universe must have divined this
Eb
Mm, mm, mm
Ladies first, baby, I insist
Gm Eb
I could be a better boyfriend than him
Cm
I could do the shit that he never did
D Bb
Up all night, I won't quit
Gm Eb
Thinking I'm gonna steal you from him
Cm
I could be such a gentleman
Plus all my clothes would fit
Gm Eb Cm D Bb Gm
I could be a better boyfriend than him
( Eb Cm )
D Bb
I could be a better boyfriend
Cm Gm Dm
I never would have left you alone
Here on your own
Cm
Glued to your phone
Gm A
Never would have left you alone
A
For someone else to take you home
(Bass)
Gm Eb
I could be a better boyfriend than him
Cm
I could do the shit that he never did
D Bb
Up all night, I won't quit
Gm Eb
I'm gonna steal you from him
Cm
I could be such a gentleman
Plus you know my clothes would fit
Gm Eb
I could be a better boyfriend than him
Cm
I could do the shit that he never did
D Bb
Up all night, I won't quit
Gm Eb
Thinking I'm gonna steal you from him
Cm
I could be such a gentleman
Plus all my clothes would fit...
How to play Boyfriend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.