The Boss
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Intro
Em7 D Em7 Am7 D
Em7 D Em7 Am7 D
verse 1
G
Fancy me
B7
Thought I had my degree
Em7 E7
In life and how love
C Cm7
Ought to be run
G B7
I had a one step plan to prove it
Am7 B7
Guide in my pocket for fools
E7
Folly and fun
Am7 D
Love had to show me one thing
[Refrão]
G
I was so right (so right)
B7
So right
Em7
Thought I could turn emotion
C Cm7
On and off
G
I was so sure
B7
So sure (I was so sure)
Em7 D Em7 Am7
But lo-o-o-ve taught me
D G
Who was, who was, who was the boss
Instrumental
G Em7
Am7 D
verse 2
G
I'd defy
B7
Anyone who claimed that I
Em7
Didn't control
E7 C Cm7
Whatever moved in my soul
G
I could tempt
B7
Touch delight
Am7 B7
Just because you fell for me
E7
Why should I feel uptight
Am7 D
Love had to show me one thing
[Refrão]
G
I was so right (so right)
B7
So right
Em7
Thought I could turn emotion
C Cm7
On and off
G
I was so sure
B7
So sure (I was so sure)
Em7 D Em7 Am7
But lo-o-o-ve taught me
D G
Who was, who was, who was the boss
{Instrumental Break
G
B7
Em7 D Em7 Am7
D
Breakdown
Cmaj7
Love taught me
Taught me
Taught me
Am7 D
Taught me
[Refrão]
G
I was so right (so right)
B7
So right
Em7
Thought I could turn emotion
C Cm7
On and off
G
I was so sure
B7
So sure (I was so sure)
Em7 D Em7 Am7
But lo-o-o-ve taught me
D G
Who was, who was, who was the boss
D
(Taught me who was, who was the boss)
Em7 D Em7 Am7 D
(to fadeout)
How to play The Boss
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.