When I Was A Boy
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[INTRO: ]C C7 F Fº C G C
Verse:
C F
When I was a baby
Bb C
I had no care in the world
Bb F Bb F C
But now, I'm a man and troubles fill my head
C F Bb C
When I was five, it was good to be alive.
Bb F Bb F Bb
But now I'm a man I wish that I were dead.
D Bb F Fadd4 F (last two quickly)
My how time rushes by.
Eb F Fadd4 F
The moment you're born you start to die
D Bb F
'cause time waits for no man.
Eb F
And your lifespan is over before it began.
Bb Bb7 Eb
When I sit here at my window
Ebº
My life comes back to me.
Gmin F
It's been so long since the good days.
C
It's been so long.
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Contribuição: Rodrigo Alan Feltrin Ferraz(maisraivadoquemedo@yahoo.com.br)
How to play When I Was A Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.