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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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A

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On the top shelf in the closet
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In the workshop where
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he spent his extra time
D
D

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Was a dusty wooden box that I had
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never no_ ticed 'til that night
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Then we set on the table and carefully
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we opened up the top
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And stared into the memories daddy
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kept inside the box
Verse 2
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There was a letter from mama,

when she went out to Reno
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A

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To help her sister out in '62
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And a flower from Hawaii,

when they went on vacation

It was the first time that my
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daddy ever flew
Verse 3
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And the pocket knife I gave

to him on Fathers day
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Years ago, I thought it had been lost
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E

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We all thought his heart

was made of solid rock

But that was long before
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we found the box
Verse 4
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I guess we always knew it but "I love
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you" was hard for him to say
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Some men show it easily and some
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just never seem to find the way
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But that night I began to see a
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softer side of some I had lost
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I saw the love he kept inside the first time
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when we opened up the box
Verse 5
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There was a picture that was taken

when he and mom were datin'
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A

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Standing by his 1940_ Ford
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And a faded leather Bible he got

when he was baptized

I guess no one understood
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him like the Lord
Verse 6
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And the poem that he had written

all about his wife and children

The tender words he wrote
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were quite a shock_
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We all thought his heart

was made of solid rock
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But that was long before we found the box
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We all thought his heart was made

of solid rock

But that was long before
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we found the box

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Box?

The original key of The Box by Randy Travis is A major.

What are the main chords for The Box?

The primary chords used in The Box are A, D, E.

Do I need a capo to play The Box?

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

Is The Box beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Box?

The tempo of The Box is approximately 80 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Box?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for The Box?

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

Is there a tuner available for The Box?

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 Randy Travis.

Can I save The Box to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for The Box for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Box by Randy Travis on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.