Sometimes I Wish I Were A Boy
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Intro: Db Ab
Ab Fm Db Eb Ab
Sometimes, yes, sometimes, I wish I were a boy.
#1.
G Fm C Ab
I've been standing by the jukebox hoping he'd
Eb Ab
ask me to dance.
Cm G Eb Cm
How I wish I could run to him and hug him but a
F Bb Eb Db
girl mustn't make an advance.
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Cm Db
Ohhhh, I'm a girl and it's wonderful, it fills my
E
heart with joy.
Ab Fm Db Eb Ab
But sometimes, yes, sometimees, I wish I were a boy.
#2.
Fm Cm Eb
Oh, he's dancing with another and he's holding her
Ab
so tight.
Cm Eb
Wish I had nerve to cut right in and stop it..but
Fm Bb Eb Db
a girl has to be polite.
[Refrão]
Eb Gm7 Ab Cm
Ohhhh-ohhh-oooh-oooh, I'm a girl and it's wonderful,
Db E
it fills my heart with joy.
Ab Fm Db Eb Ab
But sometimes, yes, sometimes, I wish I were a boy.
#3.
Fm Cm Ab
Now, the record hop is over and I think he caught
my eye.
Cm G Eb
Here he comes heading straight in my direction..
Cm F Bb Eb Db
there he goes, he's passing me by.
[Refrão]
Eb Gm7 Ab Cm
Ohhhh-ohhh-oooh-oooh, I'm a girl and it's wonderful,
Db E
it fills my heart with joy.
Ab Fm Db Eb Ab
But sometimes, yes, sometimes, I wish I were a boy.
OUTRO:
Ab Fm Db Eb Ab
Sometimes, yes, sometimes, I wish I were a boy.
Ab Fm Db Eb Ab
Sometimes, yes, sometimes, I wish I were a boy.
How to play Sometimes I Wish I Were A Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.