Build A Boy
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[Intro ]
B C#m E G#m C#m E/B
[Verso 1]
B C#m E
I've always been particular with what I like
B C#m E
My momma says there's nothing wrong with having a type
G#m C#m E/B
But I'm just like the princess and the pea
G#m C#m E/B
If it's not right, then I'll just leave
G#m E/B G#m E/B
Then I'll just leave, leave
[Verso 2]
B C#m E
There's something scary about people I can't read
B C#m E
And I can't read your mind so your confusing me
G#m C#m
I'm not Cinderella
E/B
I'll find a shoe that fits me better
G#m C#m E/B
Glass breaks easily and I'm not so naive
[Refrão]
C#m F#/D#
If I could build a boy
E
A boy that wouldn't leave
C#m F#/D# E
He'd bend and break and love and smile along with me
C#m F#/D# E
We'd both be opposites and similar you see
C#m F#/D# E
If I could build a boy
C#m E
If I could build the boy for me
[Verso 3]
B C#m E
I think you got a little tired of playing nice
B C#m E
Good boys finish last, oh isn't that right
G#m C#m
You asked me for a song
E/B
So here's a verse, sing along
G#m C#m
It's not the story that you wanted
E/B
But I'm so poliet
[Refrão]
C#m F#/D#
If I could build a boy
E
A boy that wouldn't leave
C#m F#/D# E
He'd bend and break and love and smile along with me
C#m F#/D# E
We'd both be opposites and similar you see
C#m F#/D# E
If I could build a boy
C#m E
Wish I could build the boy for me
C#m F#/D# E
C#m F#/D# E
B C#m E
Outro
C#m F#/D#
If I could build a boy
E
A boy that wouldn't leave
C#m F#/D# E
He'd bend and break and love and smile along with me
C#m F#/D# E
We'd both be opposites and similar you see
C#m F#/D# E
Wish I could build a boy
C#m E
If I could build the boy for me
How to play Build A Boy
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 B. 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.