My Boy
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A/C#
You're sleeping son, i know
Bm
But really, this can't wait
F#m
I wanted to explain
Bm
Before it gets too late
G
For your mother and me
F#m
Love has finally died
Em
This is no happy home
F#7
But God knows how i tried
Bm
Because you're all i have,
Em
My boy
A7
You are my life, my pride,
D
My Joy
G#m5-/7
And if i stay
C#7
I stay because of you,
F#7 D
My boy
A/C#
I know it's hard to understand
Bm
Why did we ever start
F#m
We're more like strangers now
Bm
Each acting out a part
G
I've laughed, i've cried
F#m
I've lost every game
Em
Taken all i can take
F#7
But i'll stay here just the same
Bm
Because you're all i have,
Em
My boy
A7
You are my life, my pride,
D
My Joy
G#m5-/7
And if i stay
C#7
I stay because of you,
F#7 D
My boy
D
Sleep on, you haven't heard
A/C#
A word
Bm
Perhaps it's just as well
F#m
Why spoil your litlle dreams
Bm
Why put you through a hell
G
Life is no fairy tale
F#m
And one day you will know
Em
But now you're just a child
F#7
I'll stay here abd watch you grow
Bm
Because you're all i have,
Em
My boy
A7
You are my life, my pride,
D
My Joy
G#m5-/7
And if i stay
C#7
I stay because of you,
F#7
My boy ...
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A/C# = X 4 X 2 5 5
A7 = X 0 2 0 2 0
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C#7 = X 4 3 4 2 X
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F#7 = 2 4 2 3 2 2
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
G#m5-/7 = 4 X 4 4 3 X
How to play My Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A/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.