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I Was A Boy Scout - Gerry Rafferty

I Was A Boy Scout

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Capotraste: Sem capotraste

[Intro]

C G C G C G

C G C G

[Verse]

G C G

I was a boy scout in St. Mary's troop

G C G

I had my own patrol

G C G

I had a necktie and a monkey suit

G C

'Til I heard rock and roll

[Chorus]

D

And I was going into something that was feelin' good

G C

It was something I could understand

D

I was going into something, it was feeling free

G C G

I was singing like a reborn man

[Verse]

G C G

I was around to see Columbus

G C G

I used to lie a lot

G C G

I had a Bible and a rosary

G C

And one day I forgot

[Chorus]

D

And I was going into something that was feelin' good

G C

It was something I could understand

D

I was going into something, it was feeling free

G C G

I was singing like a reborn man

[Verse]

G C G

I sold the shoes, I had a great career

G C G

Down at the Main Street store

G C G

'Til I decided I should disappear

G C

'Til I walked out the door

[Chorus]

D

And I was going into something that was feelin' good

G C

It was something I could understand

D

I was going into something, it was feeling free

G C G

I was singing like a reborn man

[Verse]

G C G

I was a boy scout in St. Mary's troop

G C G

I had my own patrol

G C G

I had a necktie and a monkey suit

G C

'Til I heard rock and roll

[Chorus]

D

And I was going into something that was feelin' good

G C

It was something I could understand

D

I was going into something, it was feeling free

G C G

I was singing like a reborn man

[Chorus]

D

And I was going into something that was feelin' good

G C

It was something I could understand

D

I was going into something, it was feeling free

G C G

I was singing like a reborn man

How to play I Was A Boy Scout

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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