This boy
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Capo 3rd Fret (All chords are relative to the capo)
Intro: Em C G D
Em C G D
Verse:
Em C
This boy wants to play
G
There's no time left today
D
It's a shame 'cause he has to go home
Em C
This boy's got to work
G D
Got to sweat just to pay what he gets to get left all alone
Bridge:
Am C
Well let's step outside
G
Let's go for a ride
D
Just for a while
Am C
No we won't get caught
G D
Well that's what I thought, until we cry
[Refrão]G
I'm still here
B7
But it hasn't been easy
Em Cm
I'm sure that you had your reasons
G B7
I'm scared for this emotion
C A
For years I've been holding it down
Cm
For years I've been holding it down
Verse 2:
Em C
This girl tries her best everyday
G D
But it's all gone to waste 'cause there's no one around
Em C
This girl she can draw she can paint
G
Likes to dance she can skate
D
Now she don't make a sound
Bridge:
Am C
We'll play in the park
G D
'Till it's too dark for us to see
Am C
Well we'll make our way home
G
With mud on our clothes
D
She won't be pleased
[Refrão]G
I'm still here
B7
But it hasn't been easy
Em Cm
I'm sure that you had your reasons
G B7
I'm scared for this emotion
C A
For years I've been holding it down
G B7
And I, love to forgive and forget
Em Cm
So I, try to put all this behind us
G B7
Just, know that my arms are wide open
C A Cm
The older I get, the more that I know
Cm
Well it's time to let this go
D
I got to let it go (x4)
{Play Chorus}
G B7
And I, love to forgive and forget
Em Cm
So I, try to put all this behind us
G B7
Just, know that my arms are wide open
C A Cm
The older I get, the more that I know
Cm G
Well it's time to let this go
How to play This 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 Em. 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.