This Boy Is Mine
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Intro: (F G) C
C
He told me that he loved me
I didn't have a clue
F
Now I can see it in his eyes
C
I know that it is true
G
And if you ever wonder
F
This is why I'm feeling fine
G F
This boy is mine
C
This boy is mine
My mama said "Be careful"
Just what all mothers say
F
And papa said "Now listen, girl
C
Don't throw your life away"
G
But I've never been so sure of someone
F
All along the line
G F
This boy is mine
C
This boy is mine
Dm G
My mama told me
Em Am
"You shouldn't give your heart away
Dm
No need to hurry
G C C7
Darling, you've got time"
Dm E
But when he holds me
Am
There's no need to worry
F G
I already know this boy is mine
C
He loves me like no other
Like no other boy
F
I know he's gonna treat me right
C
And that's what I enjoy
G
And if you ever wonder
F
Why I'm feeling so divine
G F
This boy is mine
C
This boy is mine
C F C G F G F C
Dm G
My mama told me
Em Am
"You shouldn't give your heart away
Dm
No need to hurry
G C C7
Darling, you've got time"
Dm E
But when he holds me
Am
There's no need to worry
F
I already know
G
This boy will never let me go
F
And I have never been so happy
G
All the time
C
This boy is mine
C
He told me that he loved me
I didn't have a clue
F
Now I can see it in his eyes
C
I know that it is true
G
And if you ever wonder
F
Why I'm feeling so divine
G F
This boy is mine
C
This boy is mine
G F
This boy is mine
C
This boy is mine
G
I'm feeling fine
F
Oh, yeah!
C
This boy is mine
How to play This Boy Is Mine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.