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This boy wants to play, there’s no time left to day.
It’s a shame ’cause he has to go home.
This boy’s got to work, got to sweat just to pay what he gets to get left all a lone.
But let’s step out side, let’s go for a ride just for a while.
No, we won’t get caught.
Well, that’s what I thought un til we cried.
I’m still here
but it (D7)has n’t been ea sy.
I’m sure
that (Ebm)you had your rea sons.
I’m scared
of (D7)all this e mo tion.
For (Gm)years I’ve been hold ing it down.
For (Ebm)years I’ve been hold ing it down.
This girl tries her best ev ’ry day but it’s all gone to waste ’cause there’s no one a round.
This girl, she can draw, she can paint.
Likes to dance, she can skate, now she don’t make a sound.
We’ll play in the park let’s till it’s too dark for us to see.
Well, make our way home with mud on our clothes, she won’t be pleased.
I’m still here
but it (D7)has n’t been ea sy.
I’m sure
that (Ebm)you had your rea sons.
I’m scared
of (D7)all this e mo tion.
For (Gm)years I’ve been hold ing it down.
For (Ebm)years I’ve been hold ing it down.
(Eb)years I’ve been hold ing it down.
And I love
to for (D7)give and for get.
So I’ll try to put (Ebm)all this be hind us.
Just know that my (D7)arms are wide op en.
The (Eb)old er I get the more that I know.
Well, it’s time to let this go.
I got to let it go.
I got to let it go.
I got to let it go.
I got to let it go.
I’m still here
And I love
to for (D7)give and for get so I’ll try to put (Ebm)all this be hind us.
Just know that my (D7)arms are wide op en.
The (Eb)old er I get the more that I know.
Well, it’s time to let this go.
This Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "This Boy" by James Morrison: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “This Boy”
- What key is "This Boy" by James Morrison played in?
- This Boy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Boy" 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 "This Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Boy"?
- "This Boy" was originally performed by James Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by James Morrison can I play here?
- Try "NOTHING EVER HURT LIKE YOU", "WONDERFUL WORLD", "YOU MAKE IT REAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "This Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Boy" by James Morrison. 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 "This Boy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "This 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.