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Poor Boy

Cliff Richard

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Poor Boy by Cliff Richard

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Cliff Richard - Poor Boy

Intro
C Am G Em Am G
C Am G Em Am G

Verse
CIt Won't Work PoorAm Boy Don't YoEmu TrAmy AGgain
CFate Took Over YourAm Love AnEmd You CanAm't Win
FYou Can Sing TheG Blues All To YoCursAmelf
But FWhile You're SingingG She's With SomeonCe Else
Poor AmBoy,F While You're SinginGg She's With SomeoCneAm ElGseEm   Am   G​

Verse 2
CLove Is Strange But PoorAm Boy IEmt Has AmTo GBe
CIn More Than A HundredAm Ways You'reEm Just LiAmke Me
FYou And I CanG Try To Face ThCe AmFoe
But FWe Both Know TheyG Won't Be Back NCo More
Poor AmBoy,F We Both Know TheGy Won't Be Back CNo AmMorGe C​

Bridge
FPoor Boy, I'mG Sorry You're SCo Blue
But FDon't Forget There'sG More Than One OCf You
FPoor Boy, I'mG Sorry You're SCo SaAmd
But FTime Will Heal, TheG Pain Won't Be SCo Bad
Poor AmBoy,F Time Will Heal ThGe Pain Won't Be CSo AmBadG  Em   Am   G​

Verse 3
CLet's Forget PoorAm Boy And Let'Ems Dry OAmur GEyes
CBad Luck Can BeAm Good LucEmk In AmDisguise
FSomeday NewG Love May Come TCo CalAml
FPoor Boy, We'll BeG Rich Men AfteCr All
Poor AmBoy,F Poor Boy, We'll BGe Rich Men AftCerAm AlGl Em   Am   G  C  Am   G  Em   Am​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Poor Boy?

The chords for Poor Boy are: C, Am, G, Em, F

What is the original key of Poor Boy?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Poor Boy?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Poor Boy in another key?

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

Can Poor Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Poor Boy on ukulele?

Chord Poor Boy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Poor Boy?

Poor Boy uses 5 chords: C, Am, G, Em, F

What is the easiest way to play Poor Boy?

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 Poor Boy released in?

Poor Boy was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Poor Boy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Poor Boy 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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