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Box Canyon

Jackson C. Frank

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Box Canyon by Jackson C. Frank in the key of G

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

Verse 1
GmMany Days And Months Have I A#Waited For The Train
To GmLeave This City Far Behind, Seek A#Country Once Again
The GmPassengers Sit Talking All A#Through The Afternoon
And The FPorter Waltzes Quietly With A D#Honey-Colored Broom

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Gm A# (3x)

Chorus
GmWell Life In A Box Canyon, It Don't A#Get You Very Much
Just A GmLizard And The Stone At Where He'll A#Sleep
I GmGo On Daydreaming Though I'm A#Really Out Of Touch
And The FSoldier Lies Forgotten In The D#Keep

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Gm A# (3x)

Verse 2
GmOnce I Had A Woman, She ReA#minded Me Of The Wind
And AlGmthough It Was An Accident I'd A#Asked The Gods To Win
And They GmGranted Me One Favor 'Fore They A#Tore The Veil Away
And I Don't FKnow What I've Lost Or Won, I Don't D#Even Know Today

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Gm A# (3x)

Verse 3
GmEach Day The Children Come And They A#Stand Around The Court
DeGmciding What Is Pleasure And When To A#Play
When GmI Was But One Of Them, Well A#I Knew How To Sing
Tell Me FWhat Are My Children To D#Say?

Chorus
GmWell Life In A Box Canyon, It Don't A#Get You Very Much
Just A GmLizard And The Stone At Where He'll A#Sleep
I GmGo On Daydreaming Though I'm A#Really Out Of Touch
And The FSoldier Lies Forgotten In The D#Keep

Gm A# (2x)
Also available in: Em (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Box Canyon?

The chords for Box Canyon are: Gm, A#, F, D#

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: Gm, A#, F, D#

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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