The Barefoot Boy
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C G7
Oh, a barefoot boy with shoes on came walking down the street.
C
His hands were full of pockets and his shoes were full of feet.
G7
He was an only child, you know his mother's pride and joy.
C
His only sister was a girl his brother was a boy.
C G7
He was married to a women who soon became his wife.
C
She weighed four hundred sixty she was skinny all her life.
G7
They had a hundred children and I knew them all quite well.
C
The girls all went to heaven the boys all went out West.
How to play The Barefoot Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.