Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy

by Queen
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Lyrics

(Eb)I can dim the lights and sing you (Cm)songs full of sad things, (Fm)we can do the (Ab)tan go (Bb)just for (Eb)two.

(Eb)I can ser e nade and gent ly (Cm)play will on your heart strings, just (Fm)be your Val en (Abm)ti no (Bb7)just for (Eb)you.

(Come on and (Bb)get it) (Eb)Ooh

(Bb)love,

(Cm)Ooh,

(Gm)lov (Ab)er (Eb)boy,

what you doin’ to (G)night, hey boy?

Set ’ry (Gm)my a larm, turn on my charm, that’s be (Fm)cause I’m a good old (Abm)fash ioned (Bb7)lov er (Eb)boy.

(Abm)Ooh,

let me feel your (Eb7)heart beat, (grow fast er, fast er) (Abm)Ooh,

can you feel my (Cb)love heat, come on and sit on my (Cb)hot seat of (Gb7)love, and tell me (Cb)how do you (Bb)feel right af ter (Eb)all.

I’d like for you and (Ab)I to go ro (Gm)manc (Cm)ing, (Fm)say the word, your (Abm)wish is (Bb7)my com (Eb)mand.

(Eb)Ooh

(Bb)love,

(Cm)Ooh

(Gm)lov (Ab)er (Eb)boy,

what’re you doin’ to (Cm)night, hey boy?

(Cm)Write my (Gm)let ter, (Cm)feel much (Gm)bet ter, and (Fm)use my fan (Abm)cy pat ter on the (Bb7)tel e phone.

(Eb)When I’m not with you, think of you al ways.

miss those (Bb7)I miss you.

sum mer nights.)

(Eb)When I’m not with you, (Bbm7)think of me al ways, I (F7)love you,

(Bb7)love you.

(Fm)Hey boy, where did you get it from?

Hey boy, where did you go?

I learned my pas sion in the (Abm)good old fash ioned (Bb7)school of lov er (Eb)boy.

(Fm)’cause I’m a good old (Abm)fash ioned

lov er (Eb)boy.

Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" by Queen: 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 Eb, 98 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy”

What key is "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" by Queen played in?
Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy"?
"Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, C7, Cb, Cm, +7 more.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" by Queen. 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 "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" 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.