Georgie Boy
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Intro: C#sus9 F# (3x)
C#sus9 F#
The sunshine fills the island
C#sus9 F#
All is calm across the bay
C#sus9 F#
I can hear the children laughing
C#sus9 F#
Down the streets we used to play, yeah
C#sus9 F#
Oh, the girls they all adored you
C#sus9 D#
Everybody sang your name
F#
Till something deep destroyed you, oh yeah
D# F#
And now it's up to you to change
C# Ab F#
Come on, Georgie Boy
C# Ab F#
Why don't you stand up and fight?
C# Ab F#
Be it winter, summer, or spring or fall
Ab F#
You’re just hangin’ there
C# Ab F#
Down by the old town hall
C#sus9 F#
Remember that summer evening
C#sus9 F#
When we stole your father's car?
C#sus9 F#
You said "hey, boys, I'm leaving"
C#sus9 D#
But you didn't get too far
F#
You had this way of talking, oh yeah
D# F#
You said "I'm gonna be a star"
C# Ab F#
Come on, Georgie Boy
C# Ab F#
Why don't you stand up and fight?
C# Ab F#
Be it winter, summer, or spring or fall
Ab F#
You’re just hangin’ there
C# Ab C#
Tear the picture off the wall
Ab F#
Come on, Georgie Boy
C# Ab F#
Why don't you wake up take flight?
C# Ab F#
Be it winter, summer, I can still hear you call
Ab F#
You gotta stand this way, believe in yourself
C# Ab C#
You can, oh yes, you can
Ab F#
Come on, Georgie Boy
Ab F#
Come home, Georgie Boy
C# Ab F#
The bees are humming, the birds are singing
Ab F#
Take a step/stand, get out of bed
Ab F#
Wake up, boy, use your head
Ab F# C#
Come on, Georgie Boy
How to play Georgie Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#sus9. 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.