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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"This Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Boy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "This Boy" by James Morrison played in?
- This 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 "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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "This Boy". Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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