Boys Will Be Boys
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Intro: G Em7 D D/C
G Em7 D D/C
G Em7 D D/C
My friend told me of a secret
G Em7 D D/C
Told me that she blames herself
G Em7 Bm7 D D/C
You invaded her magnificence
G Em7 D D/C
Put your hand over her mouth
Em Bm7 C G D
Why... was... she all alone
Em Bm7 C G D
Wear... -ring... her shirt that low
Em B7 C G D
They... said..., "Boys will be boys"
C7M A7 D D/C D/B D/A
Deaf... to... the word no
G Em7 D D/C
Your father told you that you're innocent
G Em7 D D/C
Told you women rape themselves
G Em7 Bm7 D D/C
Would you blame your little sister
G Em7 D D/C
If she cried to you for help
Em Bm7 C G D
Why... was... she all alone
Em Bm7 C G D
Wear... -ring... her shirt that low
Em B7 C G D
They... said..., "Boys will be boys"
C7M A7
Deaf... to...
C7M A7
Deaf... to...
C7M A7 D D/C D/B D/A
Deaf... to... the word No, no, no, no
G Em7 D D/C
Like a mower in the morning
G Em7 Bm7 D D/C
I will never let you rest
G Em7 D D/C
You broke all the bonds she gave you
G Em7 D
Time to pay the fucking rent
How to play Boys Will Be Boys
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.