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In the (Em)light of the (Am7)sun
(Fmaj7)is there an y (C)one?
(Fmaj7)Oh, it has be (G5)gun.
Oh, (Em)dear, you look so (Am7)lost.
Your (Fmaj7)eyes are red and (C)tears are shed.
This (Fmaj7)world you must have (G5)crossed.
You said, (C)“You don’t know me and (Em)you don’t e ven (F)care,
oh (Gsus)yeah.”
Well, you said, (C)“You don’t know me and (Em)you don’t wear my
chains,
oh (Gsus)yeah.”
Es (Em)sen tial yet ap (Am7)pealed,
you (Fmaj7)car ry all your (C)thoughts a (Fmaj7)cross an o pen (G5)field.
When the (Em)flowers gaze at (Am)you,
they’re (Fmaj7)not the on ly (C)ones
(Fmaj7)cry in’ when they see (G)you.
You said, (Gsus)yeah.” She said, “I think I’ll go to (C)Bos ton.
I think I’ll start a (Gsus)new life.
I think I’ll start it (F)o ver where no one knows my (Gsus)name.
I’ll get out of Cal i (C)for nia.
I’m tired of the (Gsus)weath er.
I think I’ll get a (F)lov er and fly him out to (G)Spain.
Oh yeah, I think I’ll go to (C)Bos ton.
I think that I’m just (Gsus)tired.
life.
I think I need a (F)new town to leave this all be (Gsus)hind.
I think I of need a (C)sun rise.
I’m tired of the (Gsus)sun set.
Hear it’s nice in the (F)sum mer, some snow him would be (G)Spain.
Oh yeah, I think I’ll go to (G)nice,
oh yeah.” (C)You don’t know me and (Em)you don’t e ven (F)care,
oh (Gsus)yeah.
(G)Bos ton.
(G7)No one knows my (F)name.
No one knows my (C)name.
No one knows my (F)name.
(G)No one knows my (C5)name.
Boston — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Boston" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Boston”
- Can I play "Boston" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Boston" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Boston" by Augustana played in?
- Boston is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boston"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Boston" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Boston"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Boston"?
- "Boston" was originally performed by Augustana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Augustana can I play here?
- Try "BOSTON", "Boston". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Boston"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Boston" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Boston"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Boston" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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