Little Boy Blue chords by
John Mccormack

N/A•

Key: Db major•

Verse 1

C

C

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The Little Toy toy dog is

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G

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covered with dust

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C

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G

G

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But sturdy and strong she stands

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C

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G

G

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The little toy soldier is red with rust

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C

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G

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C

C

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and his musket molds in his hand.

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F

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Time was when the little toy

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A

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dog was new

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G

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C

C

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and the soldier was passing fair.

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F

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And that was the time

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C

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F

F

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when our little boy Blue

Dm

Dm

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G

G

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C

C

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to kiss them and put them there.

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G

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Now, don't you go till I come,

said,

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C

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G

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and don't you make any noise.

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C

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G

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C

C

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G

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So toddling up to his front bed,

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C

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F

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G

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And as he was dreaming,

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C

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an angel sung,

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G

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Bdim

Bdim

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G

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C

C

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awakened our little boy blue.

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F

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C

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F

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C

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F

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Oh, years are many, the years are long,

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Dm

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G

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C

C

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but our little boy friends are true.

I played for two little boys,

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G

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blew the sand,

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C

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G

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each in the same old place.

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C

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G

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Awaiting the touch of a little hand,

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C

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G

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C

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the smile of a little face.

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F

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And the wonder has waited

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G

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A

A

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these long years through

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G

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C

C

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In the dust of that little chair

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F

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C

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F

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What has become of our little boy Blue

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Dm

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C

C

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G

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C

C

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Since he kissed them and brought them there.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

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Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

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G ₄

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CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

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Bass Tuner 5 Strings

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

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E ₂

A ₂

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Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

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CavaquinhoStandard

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Bass Tuner 5 Strings

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Balalaika Tuner

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

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Chords

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F
A
Dm
Bdim

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Little Boy Blue by John McCormack is Db major.

The primary chords used in Little Boy Blue are Db, Ab, Gb, Bb, Ebm, Cdim.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Ab, Gb, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Little Boy Blue is approximately 31 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Little Boy Blue 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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