Little Boxes
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G C G
Little boxes on the hillside, little boxes made of ticky-tacky
Bm Am G D
Little boxes on the hillside, little boxes all the same
G C G
There's a pink one, and a green one, and a blue one, and a yellow one
Bm Am G D7 G
And they're all made out of ticky-tacky, and they all look just the same
G C G
And the people in the houses, all went to the university
Bm Am G D
Where they were put in boxes, and they came out all the same
G C G
And there's doctors, and there's lawyers, and business executives
Bm Am G D7 G
And they're all made out of ticky-tacky, and they all look just the same
G C G
And they all play on the golf course, and drink their martinis dry
Bm Am G D
And they all have pretty children, and the children go to school
G C G
And the children go to summer camp, and then to the university
Bm Am G D7 G
Where they all are put in boxes, and they come out all the same
G C G
Boys go into business, and marry and raise a family
Bm Am G D
In boxes made of ticky-tacky, and they all look just the same
G C G
There's a pink one, and a green one, and a blue one, and a yellow one
Bm Am G D7 G
And they're all made out of ticky-tacky, and they all look just the same
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 G. 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.