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The Boxer

Celtic Echo

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Boxer by Celtic Echo in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Key: Bb | Tempo: 70 | Time: 3/4

Intro
C F C Am G C

Verse 1
CI Was A Poor Boy,
From The StrFeets Of Dublin CTown
CMy Father Left When I Was Young,
My AmMother Wore A FrGown
I Left CMy Home And My Family
At They FAge Of SevenCteen
To Seek My FAmortune In This CrCuel World,
CGhasing Stupid DrCeams

Verse 2
CI Came To London With My Fists
And NFothing In My CHand
CI Fought For Pennies
In The Back Streets AmOf This Foreign LGand
The WCinter Cuts Right Through My Coat,
The HFunger Burns My CPride
But In The RAming I Stand AClone,
With NGothing Left To HCide

Chorus
Lai La Lai, Lai La LFai, Lai La CLai,
Lai La LAmai, Lai La FLai, Lai La GLai,
Lai La LCai, Lai La Lai, Lai La FLai
Lai La LCai, Lai La GLai, Lai LaAm Lai
Lai La LCai, Lai La GLai, Lai LaC Lai

Verse 3
CIn The Clearing Stands A Boxer
And A FFighter By His TCrade
CAnd He Carries The Reminders
Of Every GlAmove That Laid Him DGown
Or CCut Him Till He Cried Out
In His AnFger And His SChame
C"I Am Leaving, I Am Leaving",
But The FGighter Still ReCmains

Chorus
Lai La Lai, Lai La LFai, Lai La CLai,
Lai La LAmai, Lai La FLai, Lai La GLai,
Lai La LCai, Lai La Lai, Lai La FLai
Lai La LCai, Lai La GLai, Lai LaAm Lai
Lai La LCai, Lai La GLai, Lai LaC Lai

Instrumental
Am F C G Am F C  G

Verse 4
In The QCuiet Of The Night
I Hear My MFother Call My CName
She Asks Me Why I Chose This LAmife
Of BFlood And Sweat And GPain
I Have SqCuandered All My Money
On The FWomen And The CWine
But Still The Fighter In Me SAmays,
Get Up LGad, One More TCime

Chorus
Lai La Lai, Lai La LFai, Lai La CLai,
Lai La LAmai, Lai La FLai, Lai La GLai,
The Fighter Still RemCainsC  F  Am​
The FGighter Still RemCains

Outro
F C F C F C
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Boxer?

The chords for The Boxer are: C, F, Am, G

What is the original key of The Boxer?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing The Boxer?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Boxer in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Boxer be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Boxer on ukulele?

Chord The Boxer can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Boxer?

The Boxer uses 4 chords: C, F, Am, G

What is the easiest way to play The Boxer?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Boxer released in?

The Boxer was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Boxer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Boxer to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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