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The Bonny Boy

The Dubliners

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Bonny Boy by The Dubliners in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
“The Bonny Boy” – The Dubliners

  Aadd9          Aadd11         Bm9

Intro
A/E

Chorus
Oh The ATrees Are Growing DTall, And The ENights Are DGrowing ADim
And AMany's The Night And Day Has DPassed Since EYou And I Have Seen
Oh AI Will Make My Bed And Aadd9I'll Lie In The DCold, Cold C#mLane
Oh Me ABonny Boy Is EYoung, But He's A/EGrowing   D    A​

Verse 1
Oh AFather, Dearest DFather, And You've EDone Me DMuch AWrong
For AYou Have Married Me Aadd11To A Lad Who Is Far Too EYoung
Oh AHe Been Only Sixteen Bm9Years, And EI Been Twenty-DOne
He's Me ABonny Boy, He's EYoung, But He's A/EGrowing D   A​

Verse 2
Oh ADaughter, Dearest DDaughter, And I've EDone You DNo AWrong
For AI Have Married You Aadd11To     Bm9A Noble DFarmer's ESon
And AHe Will Be A DMan To You, And AYou Will Be His DQueen
He's Your ABonny Boy, He's EYoung, Ah, But He's A/EGrowing  D   A​

Verse 3
At The AAge Of Sixteen DYears, Now He EWas A DMarried AMan
And At The AAge Of SevenDteen, Oh The EFather Of A Son
And AAt The Age Of EighDteen, On His AGrave The DGrass Grew C#mGreen
Cruel ADeath Had Put An EEnd To His AGrowing  D   A​

Verse 4
I Will ABuy My Love A DShroud Of The EOrnaDmental ABrown
And AWhile They Are Sowing A/EIt, Oh, The ETears They Will Run Down
For AOnce I Had My Own True DLove, And ANow He's Lying DLow
And I'll ANurse His Bonny EBoy, While He's AGrowingD   A​

Verse 5
Oh Come AAll You Pretty DFair Maids, Take EThis AdDvice From AMe
Don't AEver Build Your Bm9Nest DIn The ETop Of Any Tree
For The ALeaves They Will All Wither, DAnd The Roots They Will Decay
And You'll ANurse His Bonny EBoy, While He's AGrowing D   A​

Chorus
Oh The ATrees Are Growing DTall, And The ENights Are DGrowing ADim
And AMany's The Night And Day Has DPassed Since EYou And I Have Seen
Oh AI Will Make My Bed And Aadd9I'll Lie In The DCold, Cold C#mLane
Oh Me ABonny Boy Is EYoung, But He's A/EGrowing
Also available in: Dadd9 (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Bonny Boy?

The chords for The Bonny Boy are: Aadd9, Aadd11, Bm9, A/E, A, D, E, C#m

What is the original key of The Bonny Boy?

The original key is Dadd9.

What is the difficulty of playing The Bonny Boy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Bonny Boy in another key?

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

Can The Bonny Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Bonny Boy on ukulele?

Chord The Bonny Boy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Bonny Boy?

The Bonny Boy uses 8 chords: Aadd9, Aadd11, Bm9, A/E, A, D, E, C#m

What is the easiest way to play The Bonny 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 The Bonny Boy released in?

The Bonny Boy was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Bonny Boy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Bonny 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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