The Invisible Boy
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Main Riff x4
e|--------------------|----------------|
B|--------------------|----------------|
G|-10/8/10-10-8-13-8--|-10/8/10-10-8-5-|
D|-10/8/10-10-8-13-8--|-10/8/10-10-8-5-|
A|--------------------|----------------|
E|--------------------|----------------|
Verse (play main riff 2x behind)
Fm Ab Fm Eb
I was the boy unwanted, a prisoner I'm born to them
Fm
My brother was the one, that couldn't do no wrong
Ab Fm Eb
And I was there dying in the shadow of him
Fm
Red, crimson red,
Db Eb
am I the invisible boy?
Fm
Feel the strap, cross my back
Db Eb
Am I the new whipping boy?
Fm Ab Eb
Who am I - the orphan son you would never need?
Fm Ab Eb
Who am I - cause I'm the boy only the mirror sees
Fm Ab Eb
Who am I - the slave you gave just the air I breathe?
Fm Ab Eb
Who am I - cause I'm the boy only the mirror sees
Main Riff 2x
Fm Ab Fm Eb
Oh I got the same old reruns, horror movies in my head
Fm
And I can't rest, they scare me to death
Ab Fm Eb
But if I'm not alive, how can I be dead?
Pre Chorus
Chorus
Fm
Oh, why me?
Fm
Why him
Fm
Can you tell me?
Fm
It's confession again
Fm Ab
Come talk to me, I see in your eyes
Bb Ab
Titanic misery, ashamed that you're alive
Fm
I'm the face that you see
Ab
When the face isn't yours
Bb Ab
I'm the mirror my boy
Play main riff behind solo
main riff 2x
Chorus
Main riff out
How to play The Invisible 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 B. 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.