Boys Like Me
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DbCapotraste:
4th traste
As recorded by Casey Barnes
(2023 release)
Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
E D A E D A
[Verse 1]
E
This story ain't my own
D
It's one about calling a small town home
A E
When you grow up dreaming 'bout singing your songs on a six string
D
It's a tale as old as time. It's was Dad's and now it's mine
A E
Its the only life I've ever really known 'bout living
D
I wasn't the first I won't be the last
A
So raise your glass to
[Chorus]
E
Boys like me
D
Grew up running around these streets
A
Buying faking ID's and wasting money on
A
Girls and cars and beer
E
Boys like me
D
Yeah, we're working for the weekends
A
All our friends are old friends and life's pretty sweet
E
There'll always be boys like me
D A
Oh oh there'll always be boys like me
[Verse 2]
E D
It's in my DNA to burn a backroads like a hurricane
A
Counting down the days till we get paid
A
Yeah we got it made
[Chorus]
E
Boys like me
D
Grew up running around these streets
A
Buying faking ID's and wasting money on
A
Girls and cars and beer
E
Boys like me
D
Yeah, we're working for the weekends
A
All our friends are old friends and life's pretty sweet
E
There'll always be boys like me
D A
Oh oh there'll always be boys like me
[Guitar Solo]
E D A
[Bridge]
D
I wasn't the first I won't be the last...
A
So raise your glass to
[Out-Chorus]
E
Boys like me
D
Grew up running around these streets
A
Buying faking ID's and wasting money on
A
Girls and cars and beer
E
Boys like me
D
Yeah, we're working for the weekends
A
All our friends are old friends and life's pretty sweet
E
There'll always be boys like me
D A E
Oh oh there'll always be boys like me
D A E
Oh oh there'll always be boys like me
[Outro]
E D A
How to play Boys Like Me
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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.