Where The Boys Are

by Connie Francis
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Lyrics

(Bb)Where

the (Dm)boys are,

(Cm7)some one (F7)waits

for (Bb)me;

A (Cm7)smil

ing (F7)face,

a (Bb)warm

em (Gm)brace,

two (Em7)arms

to (A7)hold me ten der (D)ly.

(Bb)Where

the (Dm)boys are,

(Cm7)my true (F7)love

will (Bb)be.

He’s (Cm7)walk

ing (F7)down

some (Bb)street

in (Gm)town and I (Cm7)know

he’s (F7)look ing there for (Bb)me.

(Cm7)In

the (F7)crowd of a (Bb)mil

lion peo ple, I’ll (F7)find my Val en (Bb)tine,

(Cm7)Then

I’ll (F7)climb to the (Bb)high

est stee ple

and tell the world he’s mine.

(Bb)Till

he (Dm)holds me,

I (Cm7)wait im (F7)pa

tient (D)ly.

(G7)Where the (Cm)boys are,

where the (Dm7)boys are,

where the (Cm7)boys are, (F7)some one waits for (Bb)me.

(Bb)Where

the (Dm)boys are,

(Cm7)some one (F7)waits

for (Bb)me;

A (Cm7)smil

ing (F7)face,

a (Bb)warm

em (Gm)brace,

two (Em7)arms

to (A7)hold me ten der (D)ly.

(Bb)Where

the (Dm)boys are,

(Cm7)my true (F7)love

will (Bb)be.

He’s (Cm7)walk

ing (F7)down

some (Bb)street

in (Gm)town and I (Cm7)know

he’s (F7)look ing there for (Bb)me.

(Cm7)In

the (F7)crowd of a (Bb)mil

lion peo ple, I’ll (F7)find my Val en (Bb)tine,

(Cm7)Then

I’ll (F7)climb to the (Bb)high

est stee ple

and tell the world he’s mine.

(Bb)Till

he (Dm)holds me,

I (Cm7)wait im (F7)pa

tient (D)ly.

(G7)Where the (Cm)boys are,

where the (Dm7)boys are,

where the (Cm7)boys are, (F7)some one waits for (Bb)me.

(Bb)me.

Where The Boys Are — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Where The Boys Are" by Connie Francis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Where The Boys Are”

What key is "Where The Boys Are" by Connie Francis played in?
Where The Boys Are is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where The Boys Are"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where The Boys Are" 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 "Where The Boys Are"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where The Boys Are"?
"Where The Boys Are" was originally performed by Connie Francis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where The Boys Are"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Bb, C7, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm, Dm7, +6 more.
What other songs by Connie Francis can I play here?
Try "EV'RYBODY'S SOMEBODY'S FOOL", "WHO'S SORRY NOW", "STUPID CUPID". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Where The Boys Are" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Where The Boys Are" by Connie Francis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Where The Boys Are" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Where The Boys Are" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.