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My Boy original guitar chords by
Elvis Presley
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1974•Rock•1.1K views•
Key: B minor•
Verse 1
D
D

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D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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You're sleeping son, I know
Bm
Bm
2

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But, really, this can't wait
F#m
F#m
2

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I wanted to explain
Bm
Bm
2

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Before it gets too late
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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For your mother and me
F#m7
F#m7
2

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Love has finally died
Em7
Em7

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This is no happy home
F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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F#7
F#7
2

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But God knows how I've tried
Chorus 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Em7
Em7

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Because you're all I have, my boy
A7
A7

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You are my life, my pride, my joy
G#m7b5
G#m7b5
3

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And if I stay,
C#7b9
C#7b9
3

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F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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I stay because of you, my boy
F#7
F#7
2

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Verse 2
D
D

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D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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I know it's hard to understand
Bm
Bm
2

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Why did we ever start?
F#m
F#m
2

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We're more like strangers now
Bm
Bm
2

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Each acting out a part
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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I have laughed, I have cried
F#m7
F#m7
2

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I have lost every game
Em7
Em7

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Taken all I can take
F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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F#7
F#7
2

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But I'll stay here just the same
Chorus 2
Bm
Bm
2

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Em7
Em7

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Because you're all I have, my boy
A7
A7

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You are my life, my pride, my joy
G#m7b5
G#m7b5
3

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And if I stay,
C#7b9
C#7b9
3

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F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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I stay because of you, my boy
F#7
F#7
2

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Verse 3
D
D

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D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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Sleep on, you haven't heard a word
Bm
Bm
2

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Perhaps it's just as well
F#m
F#m
2

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Why spoil your little dreams
Bm
Bm
2

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Why put you through the hell
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Life is no fairy tale
F#m7
F#m7
2

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As one day you will know
Em7
Em7

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But now you're just a child
F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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F#7
F#7
2

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I'll stay here and watch you grow
Chorus 3
Bm
Bm
2

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Em7
Em7

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Because you're all I have, my boy
A7
A7

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You are my life, my pride, my joy
G#m7b5
G#m7b5
3

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And if I stay,
C#7b9
C#7b9
3

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F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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F#7
F#7
2

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I stay because of you, my boy
Chorus 4
Bm
Bm
2

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Em7
Em7

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Because you're all I have, my boy
A7
A7

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You are my life, my pride, my joy
G#m7b5
G#m7b5
3

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And if I stay,
C#7b9
C#7b9
3

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F#7sus4
F#7sus4
2

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F#7
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2

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I stay because of you, my boy
[Repeat and fade]

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A/C#

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • Gmaj7

  • F#m7

    2

  • Em7

  • F#7sus4

    2

  • F#7

    2

  • A7

  • Dmaj7

  • G#m7b5

    3

  • C#7b9

    3

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of My Boy by Elvis Presley is B minor.

The primary chords used in My Boy are D, A, Bm, F#m, G, Em.

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

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of My Boy is approximately 92 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of My Boy 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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