My Boy
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Bb F/A Gm F
Why are you growin' up so fast
Eb
My boy?
Ebm Bb
Oh, you'd better take your time.
F/A Gm F
Why are you growin' up so fast
Eb F
My son?
Bb F/A Gm F
Almost time to live your dreams
Eb
My boy.
Ebm Bb
Oh, you'd better take your time.
F/A Gm F
Almost time to make some plans
Eb F
My son.
Bb Eb
Vacation comes, school is out,
C F Eb
Summer ends year in year out.
Bb F/A Gm F
Oh, you'd better take your time
Eb
My boy.
Ebm Bb
I thought we had just begun.
F/A Gm F
Why are you growin' up so fast
Eb F
My son?
Bb Eb
Vacation comes, school is out,
C F Eb
Summer ends year in year out.
Bb F/A Gm F
Why are you growin' up so fast
Eb Ebm
My boy?
Bb F/A Gm F
Why are you growin' up so fast
Eb F Bb
My son?
How to play My 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 Bb. 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.