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This Boy Chords – Guitar
A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A7
That boy took my love away
D A7
He’ll regret it some day
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
That boy isn’t good for you
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Verse 2
D A7
This boy wouldn’t mind the pain
D A7
He’d always be true
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Bridge
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
’Cause this boy loves you
Verse 3
D A7
That boy isn’t mine, you know
D A7
That boy isn’t true
D A7
And this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Practice tip: Master the D to A7 change, as it’s the most frequent transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "This Boy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bm, Em and A.
Is "This Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "This Boy" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "This Boy"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.
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This Boy Chords – Ukulele
A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A7
That boy took my love away
D A7
He’ll regret it some day
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
That boy isn’t good for you
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Verse 2
D A7
This boy wouldn’t mind the pain
D A7
He’d always be true
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Bridge
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
’Cause this boy loves you
Verse 3
D A7
That boy isn’t mine, you know
D A7
That boy isn’t true
D A7
And this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Practice tip: Master the D to A7 change, as it’s the most frequent transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "This Boy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bm, Em and A.
Is "This Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "This Boy" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "This Boy"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.
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This Boy Chords – Piano
A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A7
That boy took my love away
D A7
He’ll regret it some day
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
That boy isn’t good for you
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Verse 2
D A7
This boy wouldn’t mind the pain
D A7
He’d always be true
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Bridge
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
’Cause this boy loves you
Verse 3
D A7
That boy isn’t mine, you know
D A7
That boy isn’t true
D A7
And this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Practice tip: Master the D to A7 change, as it’s the most frequent transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "This Boy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bm, Em and A.
Is "This Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "This Boy" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "This Boy"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.
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This Boy Chords – Banjo
A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A7
That boy took my love away
D A7
He’ll regret it some day
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
That boy isn’t good for you
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Verse 2
D A7
This boy wouldn’t mind the pain
D A7
He’d always be true
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Bridge
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
’Cause this boy loves you
Verse 3
D A7
That boy isn’t mine, you know
D A7
That boy isn’t true
D A7
And this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Practice tip: Master the D to A7 change, as it’s the most frequent transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "This Boy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bm, Em and A.
Is "This Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "This Boy" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "This Boy"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.
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This Boy Chords – Mandolin
A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A7
That boy took my love away
D A7
He’ll regret it some day
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
That boy isn’t good for you
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Verse 2
D A7
This boy wouldn’t mind the pain
D A7
He’d always be true
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Bridge
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
’Cause this boy loves you
Verse 3
D A7
That boy isn’t mine, you know
D A7
That boy isn’t true
D A7
And this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Practice tip: Master the D to A7 change, as it’s the most frequent transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "This Boy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bm, Em and A.
Is "This Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "This Boy" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "This Boy"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.
Dtap to play
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
Atap to play
This Boy Chords – Harmonica
A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A7
That boy took my love away
D A7
He’ll regret it some day
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
That boy isn’t good for you
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Verse 2
D A7
This boy wouldn’t mind the pain
D A7
He’d always be true
D A7
But this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Bridge
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
Till the night he cries
G A7 D
’Cause this boy loves you
Verse 3
D A7
That boy isn’t mine, you know
D A7
That boy isn’t true
D A7
And this boy wants you back again
D A7
Oh, and this boy isn’t gay
Chorus
D Bm
Though he may cry
G
He won’t die
A7 D
No, he won’t die
Practice tip: Master the D to A7 change, as it’s the most frequent transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "This Boy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bm, Em and A.
Is "This Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "This Boy" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "This Boy"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.