Chordyes

When I Was A Boy

Jeff Lynne's ELO

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When I Was A Boy by Jeff Lynne's ELO in the key of D

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

Verse
DWhen I Was A Boy, Ihad A DrA/C#eam              Bm   A​
GAll About The Things I'd LikeD/F# To Be            Em   D​
ASoon As I Was In My Bed Music Played InGside My Head               A​
F#mWhen I Was A Boy, I A/C#Had A Dream         D​
DWhen I Was A Boy, I LearnedA/C# To Play             Bm   A​
GFar Into The Night And DriftD/F# Away            Em   D​
ADon't Want To Work On The Milk Or The Bread
GJust Want To Play My Guitar InsteaAd
F#mWhen I Was A Boy, I A/C#Had A Dream         D​

Hook
And Radio  D  A/C#              WaBmvesA Kept Me Company G     B7    Em​
A#In AThose BDeautifuA/C#l DayBms WheAn There Was No MoneyG     B7    Em​
When I Was A Boy, I HaCd A Dream           D​

Verse 2
DWhen I Was A Boy, I Had A DreA/C#am                 Bm   A​
GFinding Out What Life Could ReaD/F#lly Mean            Em     D​
ADon't Want A Job 'Cause It Drives Me Crazy
JusGt Wanna Sing, "Do You Love Me, BaAby?"
F#mWhen I Was A Boy, IhA/C#ad A Dream         D​

Instruments
  A   A   D A/C#   Bm A
  G B7   Em A# A
  D A/C#   Bm A   G B7   Em

Outro
When I Was A Boy      C   D​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for When I Was A Boy?

The chords for When I Was A Boy are: D, A/C#, Bm, A, G, D/F#, Em, F#m, B7, A#, C

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: D, A/C#, Bm, A, G, D/F#, Em, F#m, B7, A#, C

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.

0.3x