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Borstal Boys

Faces

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Borstal Boys by Faces in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A7
D7 A7 D7 A7 C

Verse 1
AmCell Block Five, How I Hate Bromide
With Your GCoffee In The Morning Makes You So Sterile
The D7Corner Gang Never Made A Man Of A7Me, Boy – No!
You Know The AmWalls Are Tall, And The Inmates Scheme
There's GNo One Here That's More Than Seventeen
D7Bet Your Life There's A Riot Tonight In The A7Mess Hall (Listen!)
A AmLetter From Your Hometown Makes You Sad
You GRead It When The Warden's Had A Second Laugh
He Said, "D7Sentimental Rubbish Ain't Got No Place In A7Here, Boy"

Chorus
See The D7Year Roll A7By
Such A D7Senseless Waste Of A7Time
What A D7Way To ReA7form
CCall Out Your Number;D Who's A Non-Conformer?
Not CMe, Baby! Oh YeaA7h

Verse 2
AmShakey Brown Didn't Hang Around
When A GMolotov, It Didn't Do Its Stuff
He D7Went Back In There And Said It With A Sawn-Off A7Shotgun
You Know AmPoker Sam Couldn't Lose A Hand
If He GDid, You Was Hit By A Downtown Tram
Or D7Crushed In The Path Of A Moving EleA7vator (Elevator! Ohh...)

Chorus
See The D7Years Roll On A7By
What A D7Senseless Waste Of A7Time
What A D7Way To ReA7form
CCall Out Your Number; Who's A Non-Conformer?
Not Me, Baby! Ohhh...

Verse 3
A7When I Get Out, I'll Get Straight
If GThis Old World Gives Me Half A Break
But If You D7See Me In The Corner With A Chip On My Shoulder
A7Don't Blame Me (Don't Blame Me, Baby)
No, No!

Breakdown
D7 A7 (x3)
C D C A7

Outro
Am   G  D7   A7Got To Make A Break For The County Line! (Whoa)
Am G D7 A7
Also available in: G7 (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Borstal Boys?

The chords for Borstal Boys are: A7, D7, C, Am, G, D

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: A7, D7, C, Am, G, D

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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