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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "This Boy" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "This Boy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "This Boy" with hands-separate practice in D at 68 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Boy"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "This Boy" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "This Boy"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "This Boy" is in the key of D at 68 BPM.