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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"This Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 68 BPM.
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About “This Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "This Boy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "This Boy" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "This Boy" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "This Boy" is in the key of D at 68 BPM.
- What chords are in "This Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.