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Box Canyon

Jackson C. Frank

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Box Canyon by Jackson C. Frank

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em G (3x)

Verse 1
EmMany Days And Months Have I GWaited For The Train
To EmLeave This City Far Behind, Seek GCountry Once Again
The EmPassengers Sit Talking All GThrough The Afternoon
And The DPorter Waltzes Quietly With A CHoney-Colored Broom

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Em G (3x)

Chorus
EmWell Life In A Box Canyon, It Don't GGet You Very Much
Just A EmLizard And The Stone At Where He'll GSleep
I EmGo On Daydreaming Though I'm GReally Out Of Touch
And The DSoldier Lies Forgotten In The CKeep

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Em G (3x)

Verse 2
EmOnce I Had A Woman, She ReGminded Me Of The Wind
And AlEmthough It Was An Accident I'd GAsked The Gods To Win
And They EmGranted Me One Favor 'Fore They GTore The Veil Away
And I Don't DKnow What I've Lost Or Won, I Don't CEven Know Today

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Em G (3x)

Verse 3
EmEach Day The Children Come And They GStand Around The Court
DeEmciding What Is Pleasure And When To GPlay
When EmI Was But One Of Them, Well GI Knew How To Sing
Tell Me DWhat Are My Children To CSay?

Chorus
EmWell Life In A Box Canyon, It Don't GGet You Very Much
Just A EmLizard And The Stone At Where He'll GSleep
I EmGo On Daydreaming Though I'm GReally Out Of Touch
And The DSoldier Lies Forgotten In The CKeep

Em G (2x)
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Box Canyon?

The chords for Box Canyon are: Em, G, D, C

What is the original key of Box Canyon?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Box Canyon?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Box Canyon in another key?

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

Can Box Canyon be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Box Canyon on ukulele?

Chord Box Canyon can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Box Canyon?

Box Canyon uses 4 chords: Em, G, D, C

What is the easiest way to play Box Canyon?

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 Box Canyon released in?

Box Canyon was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Box Canyon?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Box Canyon 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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