Little Boxes
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Intro
C D Em C D Em
[Verso 1]
C D
Bad news, big hits
Em C D
Eyes glued to the grid
Em C D
Call it what it is
Em C D
We exist in little boxes
[Verso 2]
C D
I'm right your wrong
Em C D
Whose side are you on?
Em C D
Like it or not
Em C D
We exist in little boxes
[Ponte]
Em Am Em D
But I wanna feel the sun on my face
Em G C
I wanna find the silver lining in this golden age
Em D
Wanna see someone I love at least once a day
C D
So I know love's not far away
[Verso 3]
C D
Disconnect the dots
Em C D
Hashtag half off
Em C D
Sorry for your loss
Em C D
We exist in little boxes
[Verso 4]
C D
Take a walk cut the cord
Em C D
Knock on your neighbors door
Em C D
Face to face is the only cure
Em C D
To resist these little boxes
[Ponte]
Am Em Em D
'Cause I wanna read the words on a page
Em G C
I wanna find the key to free me from this digital cage
Em D
Wanna see the ones I love so I can hear them say
C D
If you feel alone I'm never far away
C D C
If you feel alone I'm never far away
Interlude
D Em C D Em C D Em C D
[Verso 5]
Em C D
Sign off, sweet dreams
Em C D
Manmade machines
Em C D Em
Break free from these
C D
Little boxes
Em C D
Little boxes
Em C D Em
Little boxes
Outro
C D Em D
C D Em D
C B7 Emaj7
How to play Little 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 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.