Stable Boy
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G F C
The horses ain't heard of forever
F C F G
They spend their lives running but not running to flee
F C
So don't tell a crazy horse he can't run forever
F C F C
He'll stay the course, whatever the weather
F C F C
With amazing force through the green grass and heather
G
He'll be running free
G
The wonderful feeling of pleasure
G
Wheeeee!
F C
Now I know why I was born to die
G C
I've been informed of forever
F C Am
Now I know why I was born to die
G C
I've been informed of forever
G F C
The cats haven't heard of forever
F C F G
So they've got no problem with sleeping all day
F C
So don't tell a sleepy cat she can't sleep forever
F C F C
Deny her a peaceful nap of free easy leisure
F C F C
Or try to find a reason we need ever measure
G
Settling down on the ground
G
Oh sweet release from the pressure
G
Meow!
F C
Now I know why I was born to die
G C
I've been informed of forever
F C Am
Now I know why I was born to die
G C
I've been informed of forever
G F C
The birds haven't heard of forever
F C F G
They'll sing as long as the song's sounding sweet
F C
So don't tell your little bird it can't sing forever
F C F C
And let it be not prisoner to kings and their treasure
F C F C
How e'er many wicked words they may string together
G
Don't believe, just breathe
G
As long as the fowl's got the feathers
G
Tweet!
F C
Now I know why I was born to die
G C
I've been informed of forever
F C Am
Now I know why I was born to die
G C
I've been informed of forever
G F C F C F C
But you are your mother and your mother lives forever, ooh
G F C F C F C
And you know your mother, she won't want you sleeping forever, ooh
G F C F C F C
And I am your brother, you won't let me sleep forever, ooh
G F C F C F C
And you are my sister, I won't let you sleep forever, ooh
G F C F C F C
Never, no, never, no, never no sleeping forever
G F C F C F C
I said never, no, never, no, never no sleeping forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
F C F C
Forever, ooh
How to play Stable 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 G. 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.