Boys 'Round Here

by Blake Shelton
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Lyrics

Well, the (A)boys ’round here don’t lis ten to the Bea tles.

Run (D)ol’ Bo ce phus through a juke box nee dle at a (A)hon ky tonk, where their boots stomp all (D)night.

What?

Yeah, and what they call work, a dig gin’ in the dirt, got ta (D)get it in the ground ’fore the rain come down to get (A)paid, to get the girl in your (D)four wheel drive.

Yeah, the (A)boys ’round here, drink in’ that (D7)ice cold beer, talk in’ ’bout (A)girls, talk in’ ’bout trucks, run nin’ them (D7)red dirt roads, out kick in’ up dust.

The (A)boys ’round here send in’ up a (D7)prayer to the man up stairs.

Back (A)woods le git, don’t take no lip.

(D)Chew to bac co, chew to bac co, chew to bac co, spit.

Aw, heck.

Well, the (A)boys ’round here they’re keep in’ it coun try.

(D)Ain’t a damn one know how to do the doug ie.

(A)(You don’t do the doug ie?) No, not in Ken tuck y.

But these (D)girls ’round here, yep, they still love me.

Yeah, the (A)girls ’round here they all de serve a whis tle, (D)shak in’ that sug ar sweet as Dix ie crys tal.

They (A)like that “ya’ll” and south ern drawl, and (D7)just can’t help it ’cause they just keep fall in’ for the (A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)Hey now, girl, hop in side, (D)me and you gon na take a lit tle ride to the (A)riv er.

Let’s (D)ride.

(A)Lay a blan ket on the ground, (D)kiss in’ and the crick ets is the on ly sound.

We out of town.

Have you ev er got down with a (A)(red red red red red red red red (D7)red neck?) Do you wan na get down with a (A)(red red red red red red red red (D7)red neck?) Girl, you got ta get down with the (A)boys ’round here, drink in’ that (D7)ice cold beer, talk in’ ’bout (A)girls, talk in’ ’bout trucks, run nin’ them (D7)red dirt roads, out kick in’ up dust.

The (A)boys ’round here send in’ up a (D7)prayer to the man up stairs.

Back (A)woods le git, don’t take no lip.

(D)Chew to bac co, chew to bac co, chew to bac co, spit.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

I’m one of them (A)boys ’round here.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

Well, (A)all I’m think in’ ’bout is (D)you and me and how we’ll be.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

So, (A)come on, girl, hop in side.

It’s (D)me and you; we’re gon na take a lit tle ride.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)Lay a blan ket on the ground, the (D)kiss in’ and the crick ets is the on ly sound.

We out of town.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.) Girl, you got ta get down with a...

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride) through the coun try side.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride) down to the riv er side.

Boys 'Round Here — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Boys 'Round Here" by Blake Shelton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 88 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Boys 'Round Here”

What key is "Boys 'Round Here" by Blake Shelton played in?
Boys 'Round Here is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boys 'Round Here"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Boys 'Round Here" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Boys 'Round Here"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Boys 'Round Here"?
"Boys 'Round Here" was originally performed by Blake Shelton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Boys 'Round Here"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, D7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Blake Shelton can I play here?
Try "FOOTLOOSE", "HONEY BEE", "NOBODY BUT ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Boys 'Round Here" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Boys 'Round Here" by Blake Shelton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Boys 'Round Here" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Boys 'Round Here" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.