Intro E D# C#m D# E D# C#m D# E D# C#m D# E D# Verse 1 G#You Play The Changes, WGaugatch The Stars Fm7Look For New Gods AndEmaj7 Number The Years A#m9Since You Lost Your NC#m7erve And Let The LaE/F#dy IntG#o YourE HD#ead G#You Fly The Snowflakes DGaugown And Down Fm7And Join The CircusEmaj7 You're The Clown A#m9But When You're In The RC#m7ing Your Friends Have RuE/F#n Away And LefBt You For Dead A#7 D#7 Chorus GdimWhen The Boy Was Born AndG#m7 Laughing At The World Then Was F#Day, Then Was PElay, Then Was LD#7ove GdimWhen The Sun Was Young AndG#m7 Flying Over The Sky Then Was F#Day, Then Was PElay, Then Was LD#7ove Instrumental E D# C#m D# E D# C#m D# E D# C#m D# E D# Verse 2 You G#Went To The People Played Their DGaugesp'rate Games Fm7You Turned Your Mind All Emaj7Around Their Rhymes A#m9But Your Reason Had GC#m7one, You're YeE/F#arning For Your LadG#y E D# G#They Climbed The Ladder, They've JGaugoined The Queue Fm7Friends And StrangersEmaj7 Ignoring You And Now Your, A#m9Your Time And Tide Is UC#m7p TheE/F# Years Are RolBling Away A#7 D#7 Chorus GdimWhen The Boy Was Born AndG#m7 Laughing At The World Then Was F#Day, Then Was PElay, Then Was LD#7ove GdimWhen The Sun Was Young AndG#m7 Flying Over The Sky Then Was F#Day, Then Was PElay, Then Was LD#7ove Instrumental E D# C#m D# E D# C#m D# E D# C#m D# E D# Verse 3 G# Gaug Fm7 Emaj7 A#m9 C#m7 E/F# G# E D# G#You Fly The Snowflakes DGaugown And Down Fm7And Join The CircusEmaj7 You're The Clown A#m9But When You're In The RC#m7ing Your Friends Have RuE/F#n Away And LefBt You For Dead A#7 D#7 Chorus GdimWhen The Boy Was Born AndG#m7 Laughing At The World Then Was F#Day, Then Was PElay, Then Was LD#7ove GdimWhen The Sun Was Young AndG#m7 Flying Over The Sky Then Was F#Day, Then Was PElay, Then Was LD#7ove Outro G#m7The Boy Is OG#7(b5)ld And LongG#m7ing For The NightC#7(b5) On His BOwn, Cold As C#Stone, He Goes DD#own
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FAQ
What are the chords for The Boy?
The chords for The Boy are: E, D#, C#m, G#, Gaug, Fm7, Emaj7, A#m9, C#m7, E/F#, B, A#7
What is the original key of The Boy?
The original key is F.
What is the difficulty of playing The Boy?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play The Boy in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can The Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play The Boy on ukulele?
Chord The Boy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in The Boy?
The Boy uses 12 chords: E, D#, C#m, G#, Gaug, Fm7, Emaj7, A#m9, C#m7, E/F#, B, A#7
What is the easiest way to play The 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 The Boy released in?
The Boy was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for The Boy?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Boy to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.