Very Good Boy
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[Verso 1]
F Gm F Am
Father, I called, and no one came to save me
F Gm F Am
Here cries your son, still you could not console me
B7(b9) Dm Gm
Look what I've become, a man without no stronghold
B7(b9) Dm Gm7 C
Reach out my arms, don't run away again
[Pré-Refrão]
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
I'll be a very good boy, be a very good boy
C7 Bb D
I'll be a very good boy, be a very good boy
{Instrumental}
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
C7 Bb Dm
[Verso 2]
F Gm F Am
You never grew up, how could you raise and nurture?
F Gm F Am
Child of a monster, you're only inheritance
B7(b9) Dm Gm
Look what you've become, a man with no potential
B7(b9) Dm Gm7 C
You reached out your arms said "Papa, be my friend"
[Pré-Refrão]
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
I'll be a very good boy, be a very good boy
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
I'll be very good boy, be a very good boy
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
I'll be very good boy, be a very good boy
C7 Bb D
Please come on back from the void, I'll be a very good boy
{Instrumental}
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
C7 Bb Dm
Outro
C7 Bb Bbmaj7
C7 Bb Dm
How to play Very Good Boy
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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.