Other arrangements of The Boxer
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I am just a poor boy.
Though my sto ry’s sel dom (Am)told, I have (G)squan dered my re sist ance for a pock et ful of (C)mum bles, such are prom is es.
All lies and (Am)jest, still a (G)man hears what he (F)wants to hear, And dis re gards the (C)rest.
When I left my home and my fam i ly, I was no more than a (Am)boy in the (G)com pa ny of stran gers in the (Dm7)qui et of a (C)rail way sta tion run ning scared,
Lay ing (Am)low, seek ing (G)out the poor er (F)quar ters where the rag ged peo ple (C)go, Look ing (G)for the plac es (F)on ly (Em)they (Dm)would (C)know.
Lie la (Am)lie,
lie la (G)lie la lie la lie, lie la (Am)lie,
(G)lie la lie la la la la lie la la la (G)la (C)lie.
Ask ing on ly work man’s wag es I come look ing for a (Am)job, but I get no of fers,
Just a (Dm7)come on from the (C)whores on Sev enth Av e nue.
I do de (Am)clare, there were times when (G)I was (F)so lone some I took some com fort (C)there.
Ooo la la la la la la.
Then I’m lay ing out my win ter clothes (G7)and (C)wish ing I was gone, go ing (G)home
Where the (Dm7)New York (G7)Cit y win ters are (G)n’t (C)bleed ing me,
Lead ing (Em)me,
go ing (G)home.
In the clear ing stands a box er, and a fight er by his (Am)trade, And he (G)car ries the re mind ers of (G7)ev ’ry glove that (C)laid him down Or cut him (Dm7)till he (G7)cried out in his an ger and his shame, “I am (G)leav ing, I am (F)leav ing.” But the fight er still (C)re mains.
Lie la (Am)lie,
lie la (G)lie la lie la lie, lie la (Am)lie,
(G)lie la lie la la la la lie la la la (G)la (C)lie.
Lie la (Am)lie,
lie la (G)lie la lie la lie, lie la (Am)lie,
(G)lie la lie la la la la lie la la la (G)la (C)lie.
Lie la (C)lie.
The Boxer — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel: 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 C, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Boxer”
- What key is "The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- The Boxer 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 "The Boxer"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Boxer" 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 "The Boxer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Boxer"?
- "The Boxer" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Boxer"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Boxer" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel. 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 "The Boxer" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "The Boxer" 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.