Lonely Boy
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[INTRO ]
Bm
verse 1
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A G
Lonely boy your shadow is so sad
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A G
And your empty eyes like two sunsets up on the sky
E D G F# Bm Bm/Bb
If I talk about you I do not dislike you, all I want to do is cry
Bm/A
G F# Bm
All I really want to do is cry
INTERLUDE
Bm
verse 2
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A G
Lonely face, the words are wrapped in pain
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A G
And you walk the streets to find a place to spend the night
E D G F# Bm Bm/Bb
Should I waken you or should I disregard you? All I try to do is just in vain
Bm/A
G F# Bm
All I try to do is just in vain
INTERLUDE
Bm
G
INTERLUDE 2
C D \ 3x
Gmaj7 Em /
C D
Gmaj7 F#
Bm
verse 3
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A G
Lonely boy your shadow is so sad
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A G
And your empty eyes like two sunsets up on the sky
E D G F# Bm Bm/Bb
If I talk about you I do not dislike you, all I want to do is cry
Bm/A
G F# Bm Bm/Bb
All I really want to do is cry
Bm/A
G F# Bm Bm/Bb
All I really want to do is cry
Bm/A G
F#7
OUTRO
Bm Bm/Bb \
Bm/A G 2x until fade out
F#7 /
How to play Lonely Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.