Cardboard Boxes
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
E G# A
Life as a kid wasn't all that bad
E G# A
Looking back I'm blessed for the time I had
E G# A E G# A
Blissful happy minds on a Monday morning
E G# A
Miss when it was simple and so easy
E G# A
Watching silly cartoons on the TV
E G# A E G# A
Never had to grieve never had to fake a smile
E* G#* A*
E* G#* A*
But now I have to grow up
[Chorus]
E G# A
I wish I could go back to grade school
E G# A
When I didn't need to have a job
E G# A
Didn't need to worry about taxes
E G# A
Now I'm putting all my things in cardboard boxes
[Verse 2]
E G# A
Living like there's no tomorrow
E G# A
I can't I can't I can't help it
E G# A
Tomorrow came sooner than I thought
E G# A E* G#* A*
Time flies now I'm walking out the door
E* G#* A*
With boxes of cardboard
[Chorus]
E G# A
I wish I could go back to grade school
E G# A
When I didn't need to have a job
E G# A
Didn't need to worry about taxes
E G# A
Now I'm putting all my things in cardboard boxes
[Solo]
E G# A
E G# A
E G# A
E G# A
[Chorus]
E G# A
I wish I could go back to grade school
E G# A
When I didn't need to have a job
E G# A
Didn't need to worry about taxes
E G# A
Now I'm putting all my things in cardboard boxes
E G# A
I wish I could go back to grade school
E G# A
When I didn't need to have a job
E G# A
Didn't need to worry about taxes
E G# A
Now I'm putting all my things in cardboard boxes
How to play Cardboard Boxes
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 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.