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(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.
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 “This Boy”
- Why does "This Boy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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.
- Is this real sheet music for "This Boy"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "This Boy".
- Can I see all the notes in "This Boy"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 68 BPM.