Put 'em In A Box
View chords used in this chart
D Edim G A7/9-
You can take the moon, gather up the stars
D Bm7 C#7 F#7
And the robins that sing merrily
G6 E7/9- D F#m B7/9
Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon
E7 A7 D B7 G/B A7/13-
And throw 'em in the deep blue sea
D Edim G A7/9-
You can take the flow'rs down in lovers lane
D Bm7 C#7 F#7
And that sentimental poetry
G6 E7/9- D F#m B7/9
Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon
E7 A7 D
Throw 'em in the deep blue sea
Bridge
D7M D Am7 D Am7
Not for me, all that stuff
G Am7 Edim G5
The dreams that ruin your sleep
G6 E7 G6 E7
Not for me, had enough
E7/9- A G/B Cm5-/7 A7
Love is one thing you can keep
D Edim G A7/9-
You can take the plans and the wedding bells
D Bm7 C#7 F#7
And whoever sings "Oh Promise Me"
G6 E7/9- D F#m B7/9
Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon
E7 A7 B7 B7/F#
Throw 'em in the deep blue sea
E7/9 A7 D
'Cause love and I we don't agree
Interlude: D Edim G A7/9-
D Edim G A7/9-
Hansons through the park, kisses in the dark
D Bm7 C#7 F#7
All the promises made faithfully
G6 E7/9- D F#m B7/9
Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon
E7 A7 D
Throw 'em in the deep blue sea.
D Edim G A7/9-
And you won't go wrong if you take a song
D Bm7 C#7 F#7
Sung by Frankie Boy or Mister C
G6 E7/9- D F#m B7/9
Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon
E7 A7 D
Throw 'em in the deep blue sea.
D7M D Am7 D Am7
Not for me, all that stuff
G Am7 Edim G5
The dreams that ruin your sleep
G6 E7 G6 E7
Not for me, had enough
E7/9- A G/B Cm5-/7 A7
Love is one thing you can keep
D Edim G A7/9-
You know what to do with good old "Tea for Two"
D Bm7 C#7 F#7
And the girl for you, the boy for me
G6 E7/9- D F#m B7/9
Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon
E7 A7 B7 B7/F#
Throw 'em in the deep blue sea
E7/9 A7 D
'Cause love and I we don't agree
How to play Put 'em In A Box
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.