Other arrangements of Boston
Pick a learning view.
In the light of the sun
(Fmaj9)is there an y one?
(Fmaj9)Oh, it has be gun.
Oh, dear you look so lost.
Your (Fmaj9)eyes are red and tears are shed.
This (Fmaj9)world you must have crossed.
You said, (C)“You don’t know me and you
don’t e ven care,
oh yeah.”
Well, you said, (C)“You don’t know me and you
don’t wear my
chains,
oh yeah.”
Es sen tial yet ap pealed,
you (Fmaj9)car ry all your thoughts
a (Fmaj9)cross an o pen field.
When the flowers gaze at you
they’re (Fmaj9)not the on ly ones
(Fmaj9)cry in’ when they see (G5)you.
You said, (C)“You don’t know me and you
don’t e ven care,
oh yeah.”
Well, you said, (C)“You don’t know me and you
don’t wear my
chains,
oh yeah.”
She said, “I think I’ll go to Bos ton.
I think I’ll start a new life.
I think I’ll start it o ver where no one knows my name.
I’ll (G)get out of Cal i for nia.
I’m tired of the weath er.
I think I’ll get a lov er and fly him out to Spain.
Oh yeah, I think I’ll go to Bos ton.
I think that I’m just tired.
I think I need a new town
to leave this all be hind.
I (G)think I need a sun rise.
I’m tired of the sun set.
Hear it’s nice in the sum mer, some snow would be nice,
(G)oh yeah.” (C)You don’t know me and you don’t e ven care,
oh yeah.
Bos ton,
no one knows my (Fmaj7)name.
No one knows my (C)name.
No one knows my (Fmaj7)name,
yeah.
Bos ton,
(G5)no one knows my name.
Boston — Simple Sheet Music
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"Boston" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 75 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with extended chords in a slow, forgiving tempo.
Your left hand plays block bass notes — no complicated patterns — so you can really focus on letting your right hand settle into shapes like Fmaj7, Fmaj9, and Am9.
Those "9" and "maj7" voicings sound intimidating, but at 75 BPM you have plenty of time to find each note.
The trickiest transitions tend to be moving between Fmaj9 and G or Gsus4, where your hand has to shift position quickly; practice just those two-chord changes in a loop until they feel automatic.
I'd suggest learning the verse hands-separately first, then combining once you can land each chord without looking down.
Watch your sustain pedal — in a sad ballad like this, it's tempting to hold it too long, which muddies those beautiful extended harmonics.
Lift and re-press with each chord change for a clean, emotional sound.
This is the piece that'll make extended chords feel like second nature to you.
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About “Boston”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Boston"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 75 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 chords are used in "Boston"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am9, C, Cpow, Em, Fmaj7, Fmaj9, G, Gpow, +1 more.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Boston". Key of C, 75 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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