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When I Was A Boy

Jeff Lynne's ELO

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When I Was A Boy by Jeff Lynne's ELO

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C   C

Verse
CWhen I Was A Boy, Ihad A DrG/Beam             Am   G​
FAll About The Things I'd LikeC/E To Be           Dm   C​
GSoon As I Was In My Bed Music Played InFside My Head               G​
EmWhen I Was A Boy, IG/B Had A Dream       C​
CWhen I Was A Boy, I LearnedG/B To Play            Am   G​
FFar Into The Night And DriftC/E Away           Dm   C​
GDon't Want To Work On The Milk Or The Bread
FJust Want To Play My Guitar InsteaGd
EmWhen I Was A Boy, IG/B Had A Dream       C​

Hook
And Radio  C  G/B              WAmaveGs Kept Me CompanyF     A7    Dm​
G#In GThose BCeautifuG/Bl DaAmys WhGen There Was No MoneFy    A7    Dm​
When I Was A Boy, I HaBbd A Dream            C​

Verse 2
CWhen I Was A Boy, I Had A DreG/Bam                Am   G​
FFinding Out What Life Could ReaC/Elly Mean           Dm     C​
GDon't Want A Job 'Cause It Drives Me Crazy
JusFt Wanna Sing, "Do You Love Me, BaGby?"
EmWhen I Was A Boy, IG/Bhad A Dream       C​

Instruments
  G   G   C G/B   Am G
  F A7   Dm G# G
  C G/B   Am G   F A7   Dm

Outro
When I Was A Boy      Bb    C​
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FAQ

What are the chords for When I Was A Boy?

The chords for When I Was A Boy are: C, G/B, Am, G, F, C/E, Dm, Em, A7, G#, Bb

What is the original key of When I Was A Boy?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing When I Was A Boy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play When I Was A Boy in another key?

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

Can When I Was A Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play When I Was A Boy on ukulele?

Chord When I Was A Boy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in When I Was A Boy?

When I Was A Boy uses 11 chords: C, G/B, Am, G, F, C/E, Dm, Em, A7, G#, Bb

What is the easiest way to play When I Was A 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 When I Was A Boy released in?

When I Was A Boy was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for When I Was A Boy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch When I Was A Boy 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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