The Boy Prince
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Intro: Am C Am F-C
Am C
So your eyes are alive but always blind and I fear you'll find
Am C
no end no time no reason for this fight
Am C
don't look to another, a lie is what you make of it
Am C
throw to the fire the pieces that brought you this
Am
Cuz they say you see it in the night sometimes
C
Oh it comes like rain
Am
You always felt it was your raging right
C
Boy I know you're sane
Am C
Covered in stone your house is no longer a home
Am C
As weeds grow tall and your weakness is overgrown
Am C
But the sun's gone down and it's fading now I know
Am C
The truth comes out and that's scary words for most
Am
Cuz they say you see it in the night sometimes
C
Oh and it comes like rain
Am
But you always felt it was your raging right
C
Boy I know you're sane
Instrumental: Am C Am C Am Am
F Am F E
Ohhh They say you see it in the night
F C F E
They say you see it in the night
Am
Cuz they say you see it in the night sometimes
C
(no line here)
Am
You always felt it was your raging right
C
Boy I know you're sane
Am
They say you see it in the night sometimes
C
Lord it comes like rain
Am
You always felt it was your raging right
C
Boy I know you're sane
Am
They say you see it in the night sometimes
End on C
How to play The Boy Prince
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 Am. 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.