When I Was A Boy
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E A B7
I was a boy and I remember very well
E
They told me boundaries are fine and thats OK
E A
But world is ours and we should walk everywhere
E
Today we are prisioners in this game
That we play
B7
Cause world is insane
A
Crazy people is popping out
B7
And I cannot say where I am,
A
Please tell me where I am now
E A B
I was a boy and I remember very well
E A B7
I was a boy and I remember very well
E
They told me God was watching everywhere
E A
So I get scared when I was at my bath
E
Do lock the door does not work very well
B7
Cause he got supervision
A
Know what everybody does
B7
And Im just a kind of creep
A
That never know where goes
E A B
I was a boy and I remember very well
How to play When I Was A 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 E. 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.