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The Bonny Boy

The Dubliners

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

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

  Eadd9          Eadd11         F#m9

Intro
E/B

Chorus
Oh The ETrees Are Growing ATall, And The BNights Are AGrowing EDim
And EMany's The Night And Day Has APassed Since BYou And I Have Seen
Oh EI Will Make My Bed And Eadd9I'll Lie In The ACold, Cold G#mLane
Oh Me EBonny Boy Is BYoung, But He's E/BGrowing   A    E​

Verse 1
Oh EFather, Dearest AFather, And You've BDone Me AMuch EWrong
For EYou Have Married Me Eadd11To A Lad Who Is Far Too BYoung
Oh EHe Been Only Sixteen F#m9Years, And IB Been Twenty-OAne
He's Me EBonny Boy, He's BYoung, But He's E/BGrowing A   E​

Verse 2
Oh EDaughter, Dearest ADaughter, And I've BDone You ANo EWrong
For EI Have Married You Eadd11To     F#m9A Noble FAarmer's SBon
And EHe Will Be A AMan To You, And EYou Will Be His AQueen
He's Your EBonny Boy, He's BYoung, Ah, But He's E/BGrowing  A   E​

Verse 3
At The EAge Of Sixteen AYears, Now He BWas A AMarried EMan
And At The EAge Of SevenAteen, Oh The BFather Of A Son
And EAt The Age Of EighAteen, On His EGrave The AGrass Grew G#mGreen
Cruel EDeath Had Put An BEnd To His EGrowing  A   E​

Verse 4
I Will EBuy My Love A AShroud Of The BOrnaAmental EBrown
And EWhile They Are Sowing E/BIt, Oh, The BTears They Will Run Down
For EOnce I Had My Own True ALove, And ENow He's Lying ALow
And I'll ENurse His Bonny BBoy, While He's EGrowingA   E​

Verse 5
Oh Come EAll You Pretty AFair Maids, Take BThis AdAvice From EMe
Don't EEver Build Your F#m9Nest IAn The TBop Of Any Tree
For The ELeaves They Will All Wither, AAnd The Roots They Will Decay
And You'll ENurse His Bonny BBoy, While He's EGrowing A   E​

Chorus
Oh The ETrees Are Growing ATall, And The BNights Are AGrowing EDim
And EMany's The Night And Day Has APassed Since BYou And I Have Seen
Oh EI Will Make My Bed And Eadd9I'll Lie In The ACold, Cold G#mLane
Oh Me EBonny Boy Is BYoung, But He's E/BGrowing
Also available in: Dadd9 (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Bonny Boy?

The chords for The Bonny Boy are: Eadd9, Eadd11, F#m9, E/B, E, A, B, G#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: Eadd9, Eadd11, F#m9, E/B, E, A, B, G#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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