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Down in the Boondocks chords by
Billy Joe Royal
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
G
G

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Down in the boondocks
C
C

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D
D

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Down in the boondocks
C
C

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People put me down 'cause that's
G
G

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the side of town I was born in

And I love her, she loves me
C
C

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But I don't fit in her society
D
D

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C
C

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Lord, have mercy on the boy from
G
G

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down in the boondocks
Verse 2
G
G

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Every night I watch the lights
C
C

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G
G

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from the house up on the hill
C
C

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I love a little girl that lives up there
B
B
2

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Em
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I guess I always will
C
C

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D
D

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But I don't dare knock on her door
C
C

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D
D

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Her daddy is my boss man
C
C

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D
D

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So I'll just have to be content
C
C

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D
D

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To see her whenever I can
Verse 3
G
G

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C
C

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Down in the boondocks
D
D

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Down in the boondocks

People put me down 'cause that's
C
C

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G
G

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the side of town I was born in

And I love her, she loves me
C
C

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But I don't fit in her society
D
D

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C
C

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Lord, have mercy on the boy from down
G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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in the boondocks
Verse 4
Ab
Ab
4

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Down in the boondocks

Down in the boondocks
Verse 5
Ab
Ab
4

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One fine day, I'll find the way
Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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To move from this old shack
Db
Db
4

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I'll hold my head up like a king
C
C

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Fm
Fm

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And I never, never will look back
Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Until that morning, I'll work and slave
Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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And I'll save every dime
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Eb
Eb
6

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But tonight, she'll have to steal away
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Eb
Eb
6

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To see me one more time
Verse 6
Ab
Ab
4

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Db
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4

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Down in the boondocks
Eb
Eb
6

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Down in the boondocks
Db
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People put me down 'cause that's
Ab
Ab
4

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the side of town I was born in

And I love her, she loves me
Db
Db
4

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But I don't fit in her society
Eb
Eb
6

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Db
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4

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Lord, have mercy on the boy from
Ab
Ab
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Eb
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6

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down in the boondocks
Db
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Lord, have mercy on the boy from
Ab
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Eb
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down in the boondocks
Db
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Lord, have mercy on the boy
Ab
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from down in the boondocks

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • Eb

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • Fm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Down in the Boondocks by Billy Joe Royal is A major.

The primary chords used in Down in the Boondocks are A, D, E, C#, F#m, F.

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

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

The tempo of Down in the Boondocks is approximately 167 beats per minute.

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

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