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Poor Boy

Cliff Richard

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Poor Boy by Cliff Richard in the key of E

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

Intro
E C#m B G#m C#m B
E C#m B G#m C#m B

Verse
EIt Won't Work PoorC#m Boy Don't YouG#m Try C#mAgaiBn
EFate Took Over YourC#m Love AndG#m You Can'tC#m Win
AYou Can Sing TheB Blues All To YoEursC#melf
But AWhile You're SingingB She's With SomeonEe Else
Poor C#mBoy, AWhile You're SingingB She's With SomeonEe C#mElseB  G#m    C#m    B​

Verse 2
ELove Is Strange But PoorC#m Boy ItG#m Has ToC#m Be B​
EIn More Than A HundredC#m Ways You're G#mJust LikeC#m Me
AYou And I CanB Try To Face ThEe C#mFoe
But AWe Both Know TheyB Won't Be Back NEo More
Poor C#mBoy, AWe Both Know TheyB Won't Be Back NEo MC#more B  E​

Bridge
APoor Boy, I'mB Sorry You're SEo Blue
But ADon't Forget There'sB More Than One OEf You
APoor Boy, I'mB Sorry You're SEo SaC#md
But ATime Will Heal, TheB Pain Won't Be SEo Bad
Poor C#mBoy, ATime Will Heal TheB Pain Won't Be SEo BC#mad  B  G#m    C#m    B​

Verse 3
ELet's Forget PoorC#m Boy And Let'sG#m Dry OurC#m EyeBs
EBad Luck Can BeC#m Good LuckG#m In DiC#msguise
ASomeday NewB Love May Come TEo CalC#ml
APoor Boy, We'll BeB Rich Men AfteEr All
Poor C#mBoy, APoor Boy, We'll BeB Rich Men AfteEr C#mAll B  G#m    C#m    B  E  C#m    B  G#m    C#m​
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Poor Boy?

The chords for Poor Boy are: E, C#m, B, G#m, A

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: E, C#m, B, G#m, A

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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