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Pick a learning view.
I won’t for get when Pe ter (G)Pan came to my house, took my (C69)hand.
I said I was a boy.
when I’m (G)glad he did n’t check.
And I learned to fly; I learned to fight.
I lived a whole life in one (C69)night.
We saved each oth er’s lives out on the pi rate deck.
And And I re mem ber that night (Bm7)when leav in’ a late night with some (D)friends and I hear some bod y tell me it’s not safe; some one should (Dsus4)help me.
I need to find me a nice man to walk me (Gsus2)home.
When I was a boy,
I scared the pants off of my (C69)mom, climbed what I could climb up on.
that I walked.
And I don’t know how I sur vived.
I guess I knew the tricks that all (C69)im plants boys to put in; knew.
they got im plants to re move.
And you
can walk
me home,
ting
but I was a
boy, too.
I was a kid that would would (G)like, just a small boy on her (C69)bike, rid when ing top less.
Yeah, when I (G)nev er cared who saw.
And My neigh bor came out side to say, The “Get your shirt.” I said, “No (C69)way.
It’s catch the last time; I’m not break ing an y law.”
And, and now I’m in this cloth ing (Bm7)store, a and the signs say less is (D)more.
More that’s tight means more to see, me more for them, not more for (Dsus4)me.
me.
And That can’t help me climb a tree ten sec onds (Gsus2)flat.
When I was a boy,
my see that pic ture?
That was (C69)me, grass stained shirt and dust y knees.
that I walked.
And I know things have got ta change.
Now They got pills to sell; they’ve got (C69)im plants dom to put in; do.
they got im plants to re move.
But I am not
for get
ness,
that I was a boy, too.
girl, too.
And you were just like me.
And (Dsus4)I was just
like you.
When I Was A Boy — Piano Lead Sheet
"When I Was A Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “When I Was A Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When I Was A 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. "When I Was A Boy" is in G.
- What key is "When I Was A Boy" by Dar Williams played in?
- When I Was A Boy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I Was A Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When I Was A Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "When I Was A Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When I Was A Boy"?
- "When I Was A Boy" was originally performed by Dar Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When I Was A Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bm7, C6, D, Dsus4, G, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Dar Williams can I play here?
- Try "THE CHRISTIANS AND THE PAGANS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "When I Was A 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. "When I Was A Boy" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "When I Was A Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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