Dear Boy

by Paul McCartney
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I guess you nev er (Em)knew, dear boy, what you had found.

I guess you nev er (Em)knew, dear boy, that she was just the cut est (B7)thing a round.

I guess you nev er (G)knew what (G)you had found, dear boy.

I guess you nev er (Em)saw, dear boy, that love was there.

And may be when you (Em)look too hard, dear boy, you nev er do be (B7)come a ware.

I guess you nev er (G)did be (G)come a ware, dear boy.

When I stepped in,

my (G)heart

was down

and out,

but her love (D)came (Am)through

and (G)brought me a (D)round,

(G)got me (D)up and a bout.

Fa do fa do fa (Em)do fa do fa (Em)do fa do.

(F#m7)Ah.

Fa (Em)do fa do fa (Em)do fa do fa (Em)do fa do.

(F#m7)Ah.

Do do do do (G)do do do do do do, dear boy.

When I

I hope you nev er (Em)know, dear boy, how much you missed,

and e ven when you (Em)fall in love, dear boy, it won’t be half as (B7)good as this.

I hope you nev er (G)know how (G)much you missed, dear boy,

(Bm)how much (G)you (F#dim)missed,

(B)yeah.

Fa (Em)da fa da fa (Em)da fa da fa (Am)fa fa fa ah (Em)ah.

Dear Boy β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Dear Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œDear Boy”

Where are the chord symbols for "Dear Boy" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dear Boy" is in E.
What key is "Dear Boy" by Paul McCartney played in?
Dear Boy is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dear Boy"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dear Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dear Boy"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dear Boy"?
"Dear Boy" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Dear Boy" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dear Boy" is in the key of E at 140 BPM.
What chords are in "Dear Boy"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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