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The Bonny Boy

The Dubliners

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

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

  Gadd9          Gadd11         Am9

Intro
G/D

Chorus
Oh The GTrees Are Growing CTall, And The DNights Are CGrowing GDim
And GMany's The Night And Day Has CPassed Since DYou And I Have Seen
Oh GI Will Make My Bed And Gadd9I'll Lie In The CCold, Cold BmLane
Oh Me GBonny Boy Is DYoung, But He's G/DGrowing   C    G​

Verse 1
Oh GFather, Dearest CFather, And You've DDone Me CMuch GWrong
For GYou Have Married Me Gadd11To A Lad Who Is Far Too DYoung
Oh GHe Been Only Sixteen Am9Years, And DI Been Twenty-COne
He's Me GBonny Boy, He's DYoung, But He's G/DGrowing C   G​

Verse 2
Oh GDaughter, Dearest CDaughter, And I've DDone You CNo GWrong
For GI Have Married You Gadd11To     Am9A Noble CFarmer's DSon
And GHe Will Be A CMan To You, And GYou Will Be His CQueen
He's Your GBonny Boy, He's DYoung, Ah, But He's G/DGrowing  C   G​

Verse 3
At The GAge Of Sixteen CYears, Now He DWas A CMarried GMan
And At The GAge Of SevenCteen, Oh The DFather Of A Son
And GAt The Age Of EighCteen, On His GGrave The CGrass Grew BmGreen
Cruel GDeath Had Put An DEnd To His GGrowing  C   G​

Verse 4
I Will GBuy My Love A CShroud Of The DOrnaCmental GBrown
And GWhile They Are Sowing G/DIt, Oh, The DTears They Will Run Down
For GOnce I Had My Own True CLove, And GNow He's Lying CLow
And I'll GNurse His Bonny DBoy, While He's GGrowingC   G​

Verse 5
Oh Come GAll You Pretty CFair Maids, Take DThis AdCvice From GMe
Don't GEver Build Your Am9Nest CIn The DTop Of Any Tree
For The GLeaves They Will All Wither, CAnd The Roots They Will Decay
And You'll GNurse His Bonny DBoy, While He's GGrowing C   G​

Chorus
Oh The GTrees Are Growing CTall, And The DNights Are CGrowing GDim
And GMany's The Night And Day Has CPassed Since DYou And I Have Seen
Oh GI Will Make My Bed And Gadd9I'll Lie In The CCold, Cold BmLane
Oh Me GBonny Boy Is DYoung, But He's G/DGrowing
Also available in: Dadd9 (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Bonny Boy?

The chords for The Bonny Boy are: Gadd9, Gadd11, Am9, G/D, G, C, D, Bm

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: Gadd9, Gadd11, Am9, G/D, G, C, D, Bm

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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