The Boxer

· by Simon & Garfunkel

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The Boxer

Simon & Garfunkel180 BPM

Lyrics

I am just a poor boy.

Though my sto ry’s sel dom (Am)told, I have (G)squan dered my re sis tance for a pock et ful of mum bles, such are (C)prom is es.

All lies and (Am)jest, still a (G)man hears what he (F)wants to hear, and dis re gards the (C)rest.

When I left my home and my fam i ly, I was no more than a (Am)boy in the (G)com pa ny of stran gers in the qui et of a rail way sta tion (C)run ning scared.

Lay ing (Am)low, seek ing (G)out the poor er (F)quar ters where the rag ged peo ple (C)go, look ing (G)for the plac es (G)on ly they would (C)know.

Lie la (Am)lie,

lie la (G)lie la lie la lie lie la (Am)lie

lie la (G)lie la la la la lie la la la la (C)lie.

Ask ing Lead ing (Em)me,

go ing (G)home.

In the (C)clear ing stands a box er, and a fight er by his (Am)trade, and he (G)car ries the re mind ers of ev ’ry glove that laid him down or (C)cut him till he cried out in his an ger and his (Am)shame, “I am (G)leav ing, I am (F)leav ing.” But the fight er still re mains.

Lie la (Am)lie,

lie la (G)lie la lie la lie lie la (Am)lie

lie la (F)lie la la la la lie la la la la (Am)lie,

lie la (G)lie la lie la lie lie la (Am)lie

lie la (F)lie la la la la lie la la la la (C)lie.

The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Boxer” by Simon & Garfunkel in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 176 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Boxer" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Boxer"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Simon & Garfunkel songs work for kids?: Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.