Playing With The Boys
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A9
I'd say it was the right time
To walk away
A9
When dreaming takes you nowhere
It's time to play
G
Bodies working overtime
Your money don't matter
G
The time keeps ticking
D
Someone's on your mind
(On your mind)
A9
I'm moving in slow motion
Feels so good
A9
It's a strange anticipation
A9
Knock, knock, knocking on wood
G
Bodies working overtime
It's Man against man
G
And all that ever matters
D
Is baby who's ahead in the game
Bb C
Funny but it's always the same
F Bb
Playing, playing with the boys
F Bb
Staying, playing with the boys
Gm Am
After chasing sunsets
Bb C
One of life's simple joys
Dm
Is playing with the boys
A9
She said it was the wrong thing
A9
For me to do
A9
I said it's just a boys' game
A9
That girls play too
G
My heart is working overtime
In this kind of game
G
People get hurt
D
I'm thinkin that the people is me
Bb C
If you want to find me, I'll be
F Bb
Playing, playing with the boys
F Bb
Staying, playing with the boys
Gm Am
After chasing sunsets
Bb C
One of life's simple joys
Dm
Is playing with the boys
Dm Bb/D
I don't want to be the moth around your fire
with the boys
Dm
I don't want to be obsessed by my desire
Gm Am
Your shining, Your smiling
Bb C
I've seen enough
with the boys
Gm
I'm staying here
Am Bb
You play too rough
F Bb
Playing, playing with the boys
F Bb
Staying, playing with the boys
Gm Am
After chasing sunsets
Bb C
One of life's simple joys
Dm
Is playing with the boys
How to play Playing With The Boys
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A9. 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.