Dirty Boys
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Em (4x)
C (4x)
Em
Something like Tobacco Road
Em
Living on a lonely road
C
I will pull you out of there
C
We will go to Finchley Fair
Em (4x)
Em
I will buy you feather hat
Em
I will steal a cricket bat
C
Smash some windows, make a noise
C
We will run with dirty boys
Bb
When the sun goes down
C
When the sun goes down and the die is cast
G
When the die is cast and you have no choice
Dm
We will run with dirty boys
Em (4x)
Em
We all go mad we all want you
Em
Me and the boys we all go through
C
You've got to learn to hold your tongue
C
This ain't the moon this is burnin' sun
Bb
When the sun goes down
C
When the sun goes down and the die is cast
G
When the die is cast and you have no choice
Dm
We will run with dirty boys
Solo: Em
How to play Dirty Boys
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 Em. 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.