Boys Lesson One
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verse 1:
C/E Fma7/C Am
Lesson one, do not hide
C/E Fma7/C Am
Lesson two, there are right ways to fight
C/E C6/G G C6/G G
And if you have questions We can talk through the night
[Refrão]F7M/C C/G G
So you know who you are and you know what you want
Fma7/C
I've been where you're going and it's not that far
C/G G
It's too far to walk but you don't have to run
Em Am
You'll get there in time
verse 2:
C/E Fma7/C Am
Lesson three, you're not alone
C/E Fma7/C Am
Not since I saw you start breathing on your own
C/E C6/G G C6/G G
You can leave, you can run This will still be your home
[Refrão]F7M/C C/G G
So you know who you are and you know what you want
Fma7/C
I've been where you're going and it's not that far
C/G G
It's too far to walk but you don't have to run
Em Am
You'll get there in time Get there in time
Bridge:
F C/G
In time to wonder where the days have gone
F C/G
In time to be old enough to wish that you were young
F D
When good things are unraveling bad things come undone
D
You weather love and lose your innocence
F C/G
And there will be liars and thieves who take from you
F C/G
Not to undermine the consequence but you are not what you do
F Am
And when you need it most I have a hundred reasons why I love you
[Refrão]F7M/C C/G G
So you know who you are and you know what you want
Fma7/C
I've been where you're going and it's not that far
C/G G
It's too far to walk but you don't have to run
Fma7/C
You'll get there in time
C/G G
So you know who you are and you know what you want
Fma7/C
I've been where you're going and it's not that far
C/G G
It's too far to walk but you don't have to run
Em Am
You'll get there in time Get there in time
Ending:
D
If you weather love and lose your innocence
Fma7/C
Just remember lesson one
How to play Boys Lesson One
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/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.