The Boy Next Door
View chords used in this chart
G7 C7M A9 Dm7 Dm6
How can I ignore the boy next door
C9 C Am7 C/D
I love him more than I can say
Dm7 Dm6 Em7 A9
Doesn't try to please me, doesn't even tease me
F#m7 B7 Em7 A7 Dm7
And he never sees me glance his way
G7 C7M A9 Dm7 Dm6
And though I'm heartsore, the boy next door
C9 Am9 D9 BbM
Affection for me won't display
C7M/9 Am7 Dm7 Dm6
I just adore him, so I can't ignore him
Cm5-/7 G6 C
The boy next door
How to play The Boy Next Door
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 G7. 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.