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Borstal Boys

Faces

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Borstal Boys by Faces

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
G7
C7 G7 C7 G7 Bb

Verse 1
GmCell Block Five, How I Hate Bromide
With Your FCoffee In The Morning Makes You So Sterile
The C7Corner Gang Never Made A Man Of G7Me, Boy – No!
You Know The GmWalls Are Tall, And The Inmates Scheme
There's FNo One Here That's More Than Seventeen
C7Bet Your Life There's A Riot Tonight In The G7Mess Hall (Listen!)
A GmLetter From Your Hometown Makes You Sad
You FRead It When The Warden's Had A Second Laugh
He Said, "C7Sentimental Rubbish Ain't Got No Place In G7Here, Boy"

Chorus
See The C7Year Roll G7By
Such A C7Senseless Waste Of G7Time
What A C7Way To ReG7form
BbCall Out Your Number; CWho's A Non-Conformer?
Not BbMe, Baby! Oh YeahG7​

Verse 2
GmShakey Brown Didn't Hang Around
When A FMolotov, It Didn't Do Its Stuff
He C7Went Back In There And Said It With A Sawn-Off G7Shotgun
You Know GmPoker Sam Couldn't Lose A Hand
If He FDid, You Was Hit By A Downtown Tram
Or C7Crushed In The Path Of A Moving EleG7vator (Elevator! Ohh...)

Chorus
See The C7Years Roll On G7By
What A C7Senseless Waste Of G7Time
What A C7Way To ReG7form
BbCall Out Your Number; Who's A Non-Conformer?
Not Me, Baby! Ohhh...

Verse 3
G7When I Get Out, I'll Get Straight
If FThis Old World Gives Me Half A Break
But If You C7See Me In The Corner With A Chip On My Shoulder
G7Don't Blame Me (Don't Blame Me, Baby)
No, No!

Breakdown
C7 G7 (x3)
Bb C Bb G7

Outro
Gm   F  C7   G7Got To Make A Break For The County Line! (Whoa)
Gm F C7 G7
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FAQ

What are the chords for Borstal Boys?

The chords for Borstal Boys are: G7, C7, Bb, Gm, F, C

What is the original key of Borstal Boys?

The original key is G7.

What is the difficulty of playing Borstal Boys?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Borstal Boys in another key?

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

Can Borstal Boys be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Borstal Boys on ukulele?

Chord Borstal Boys can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Borstal Boys?

Borstal Boys uses 6 chords: G7, C7, Bb, Gm, F, C

What is the easiest way to play Borstal Boys?

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 Borstal Boys released in?

Borstal Boys was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Borstal Boys?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Borstal Boys 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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