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Chinese Boxes chords by
Kim Richey
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Key: A major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G

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You're like Chinese boxes
C
C

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One inside the other, inside the other

One inside the other one
Verse 2
G
G

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You're smoking mirrors
C
C

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Plastic flowers, magic spells

Misdirection, smoking mirrors,

plastic flowers
D
D

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Verse 3
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C

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D
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How am I to know?
Interlude 1

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C
C

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G

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Verse 4
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G

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You're like all four seasons
C
C

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One becomes the other,

becomes the other

One becomes the other one
Verse 5
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G

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C
C

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You're daffodils and

summer showers
C
C

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Turning leaves on the snow

Daffodils and summer showers
D
D

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Verse 6
C
C

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D
D

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How am I to know?

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C
C

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Verse 7
Em
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C
C

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G

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I try and piece together clues
D
D

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Em
Em

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and possibilities
C
C

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G

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I trim them sometimes in the shapes
D
D

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I think they're meant to be
Verse 8
Em
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C
C

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Still you get the best
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G

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D
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C
C

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And whatever else is left of me, still
Interlude 2
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C

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D
D

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Verse 9
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C

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D
D

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How am I to know?
Interlude 3

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C
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G

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C

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G

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G

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Verse 10
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G

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You're like Chinese boxes
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One inside the other, inside the other

One inside the other one
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G

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Verse 11
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G

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One inside the other, inside the other
Outro 1

One inside the other one
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Chinese Boxes by Kim Richey is A major.

The primary chords used in Chinese Boxes are A, D, E, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Chinese Boxes is approximately 182 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Chinese Boxes using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Chinese Boxes. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Kim Richey.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Chinese Boxes to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Chinese Boxes by Kim Richey on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.