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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "This Boy" by The Beatles in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "This Boy"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "This Boy" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 68 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.