This Boy

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(Dmaj7)That boy

took my (A7)love

a (Dmaj7)way,

oh, he’ll re (A7)gret it

some (Dmaj7)day,

but (Em7)this boy

(A7)wants you back a (Dmaj7)gain.

(Dmaj7)That boy

is n’t (A7)good

for (Dmaj7)you,

tho’ he may (A7)want it

you (Dmaj7)too,

but (Em7)this boy

(A7)wants you back a (Dmaj7)gain.

(Dmaj7)gain.

Oh,

and

(G)this boy

would be (F#7)hap py,

just to (Bm)love you,

but oh (D7)my!

Oh,

(G)that boy

won’t be (E7)hap py

(A7)till

he’s (A7sus)seen

(A7)you

(F#m)cry.

(Dmaj7)This boy

would n’t (A7)mind

the (Dmaj7)pain,

would al ways (A7)feel

the (Dmaj7)same

if (Em7)this boy

(A7)gets you back a (Dmaj7)gain.

(Dmaj7)This boy.

(Dmaj7)This boy.

This Boy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"This Boy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 68 BPM.

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About “This Boy”

What key is "This Boy" by The Beatles played in?
This Boy is arranged in the key of D 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 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This 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 "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 The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Boy"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, D7, Dmaj7, E7, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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