Minstrel Boy
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Intro: F F
F Am Dm7 Bb F F
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Bb Dm7 C Csus4
Who's gonna let it roll?
F Am Dm7 Bb Am F F
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Bb Am C F F
Who's gonna throw low or let him go home?
[Verso 1]
Bb F
Indeed how pity,
Bb F
In this film,
Bb F
What I didnt do,
C Csus4
That I cant tell,
Bb F
When he looked in,
Bb F
Sunny roof,
Bb F
With all his ladies,
C Csus4 C C7
Hes lonely still.
Outro:
F Am Dm7 Bb F F
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Bb Dm7 C Csus4
Who's gonna let it roll?
F Am Dm7 Bb Am F F
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Bb Am C F F F Fsus2 F F
Who's gonna throw low or let him go home?
How to play Minstrel Boy
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 F. 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.