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Borstal Boys

Faces

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D7
G7 D7 G7 D7 F

Verse 1
DmCell Block Five, How I Hate Bromide
With Your CCoffee In The Morning Makes You So Sterile
The G7Corner Gang Never Made A Man Of D7Me, Boy – No!
You Know The DmWalls Are Tall, And The Inmates Scheme
There's CNo One Here That's More Than Seventeen
G7Bet Your Life There's A Riot Tonight In The D7Mess Hall (Listen!)
A DmLetter From Your Hometown Makes You Sad
You CRead It When The Warden's Had A Second Laugh
He Said, "G7Sentimental Rubbish Ain't Got No Place In D7Here, Boy"

Chorus
See The G7Year Roll D7By
Such A G7Senseless Waste Of D7Time
What A G7Way To ReD7form
FCall Out Your Number;G Who's A Non-Conformer?
Not FMe, Baby! Oh YeaD7h

Verse 2
DmShakey Brown Didn't Hang Around
When A CMolotov, It Didn't Do Its Stuff
He G7Went Back In There And Said It With A Sawn-Off D7Shotgun
You Know DmPoker Sam Couldn't Lose A Hand
If He CDid, You Was Hit By A Downtown Tram
Or G7Crushed In The Path Of A Moving EleD7vator (Elevator! Ohh...)

Chorus
See The G7Years Roll On D7By
What A G7Senseless Waste Of D7Time
What A G7Way To ReD7form
FCall Out Your Number; Who's A Non-Conformer?
Not Me, Baby! Ohhh...

Verse 3
D7When I Get Out, I'll Get Straight
If CThis Old World Gives Me Half A Break
But If You G7See Me In The Corner With A Chip On My Shoulder
D7Don't Blame Me (Don't Blame Me, Baby)
No, No!

Breakdown
G7 D7 (x3)
F G F D7

Outro
Dm   C  G7   D7Got To Make A Break For The County Line! (Whoa)
Dm C G7 D7
Also available in: G7 (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Borstal Boys?

The chords for Borstal Boys are: D7, G7, F, Dm, C, G

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: D7, G7, F, Dm, C, G

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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