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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 G

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

Verse
GWhen I Was A Boy, Ihad A DrD/F#eam              Em   D​
CAll About The Things I'd LikeG/B To Be           Am   G​
DSoon As I Was In My Bed Music Played InCside My Head               D​
BmWhen I Was A Boy, ID/F# Had A Dream        G​
GWhen I Was A Boy, I LearnedD/F# To Play             Em   D​
CFar Into The Night And DriftG/B Away           Am   G​
DDon't Want To Work On The Milk Or The Bread
CJust Want To Play My Guitar InsteaDd
BmWhen I Was A Boy, ID/F# Had A Dream        G​

Hook
And Radio  G  D/F#              WaEmvesD Kept Me Company C     E7    Am​
D#In DThose BGeautifuD/F#l DayEms WheDn There Was No MoneyC     E7    Am​
When I Was A Boy, I HaFd A Dream           G​

Verse 2
GWhen I Was A Boy, I Had A DreD/F#am                 Em   D​
CFinding Out What Life Could ReaG/Blly Mean           Am     G​
DDon't Want A Job 'Cause It Drives Me Crazy
JusCt Wanna Sing, "Do You Love Me, BaDby?"
BmWhen I Was A Boy, ID/F#had A Dream        G​

Instruments
  D   D   G D/F#   Em D
  C E7   Am D# D
  G D/F#   Em D   C E7   Am

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

FAQ

What are the chords for When I Was A Boy?

The chords for When I Was A Boy are: G, D/F#, Em, D, C, G/B, Am, Bm, E7, D#, F

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: G, D/F#, Em, D, C, G/B, Am, Bm, E7, D#, F

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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