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Lost Boy - Ruth B
Based on the official video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58TBZnvyGwQ
[Intro]
Em G C G
[Verse 1]
EmThere was a time
when GI was alone
CNowhere to go
and no Gplace to call home
EmMy only friend was the Gman in the moon
and Ceven sometimes he would gGo away too
EmThen one night as I Gclose my eyes
CI saw a shadow fGlying high
Emhe came to me
with the Gsweetest smile
Ctold me he wanted to tGalk for awhile
He said EmPeter Pan Gthat's what they call me.
  CI promise that you'll Gnever be lonely.
And Amever since that Dday
[Chorus]
  EmI am a lost boy Gfrom Neverland
CUsually hanging out with GPeter Pan
  EmAnd when we're bored we Gplay in the woods
CAlways on the run from GCaptain Hook
EmRun, run, Glost boy Cthey say to Gme
AEmway from Gall of CrealiGty
EmNeverland is home to Glost boys like me
And Clost boys like me are Gfree
[Verse 2]
He Emsprinkled me in pixie dust and Gtold me to believe
BeClieve in him, and beGlieve in me
ToEmgether we will fly away Gin a cloud of green
CTo your beautiful Gdestiny
As we Emsoared above the town that Gnever loved me
I Crealized I finally had a Gfamily
EmSoon enough we reached GNeverland
CPeacefully my feet Ghit the sand
And Amever since that dDay
[Chorus]
  EmI am a lost boy, Gfrom Neverland
CUsually hangin' out with GPeter Pan
  EmAnd when we're bored we Gplay in the woods
CAlways on the run from GCaptain Hook
EmRun, run, Glost boy Cthey say to Gme
AEmway from Gall of CrealiGty
EmNeverland is home to Glost boys like me
And Clost boys like me are Gfree
EmNeverland is home to Glost boys like me
And Clost boys like me are Gfree
[Bridge]
EmPeter Pan, Tinkerbell, GWendy Darling,
CEven Captain Hook, you are my Gperfect storybook
EmNeverland I love you so, Gyou are now my home sweet home
ForCever a lost boy at Glast
And for Amalways I will sDay
[Chorus]
  EmI am a lost boy Gfrom Neverland
CUsually hangin' out with GPeter Pan
  EmAnd when we're bored we Gplay in the woods
CAlways on the run from GCaptain Hook
EmRun, run, Glost boy Cthey say to Gme
AEmway from Gall of CrealiGty
[Outro]
EmNeverland is home to lGost boys like me
And Clost boys like me are Gfree
EmNeverland is home to Glost boys like me
And Clost boys like me are Gfree

The story behind the song

"Lost Boy" is the debut single by Canadian singer Ruth B. She first released a six-second video of herself singing a line she made up on Vine in January 2015, inspired by the television series Once Upon a Time. After this video went viral, she adapted it into a full song, posting it on YouTube in January 2015 before its official release in February 2015. The song also appeared on her debut EP, The Intro, released in November 2015.

AI-written from these sources:Lost Boy (song) — Wikipedia ↗Ruth B. — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Lost Boy

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Lyrics & chords · Original key

Lost Boy - Ruth B

Based on the official video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58TBZnvyGwQ

[Intro]

Em G C G

[Verse 1]

There was a time

when I was alone

Nowhere to go

and no place to call home

Em G

My only friend was the man in the moon

C G

and even sometimes he would go away too

Em G

Then one night as I close my eyes

C G

I saw a shadow flying high

he came to me

with the sweetest smile

C G

told me he wanted to talk for awhile

Em G

He said Peter Pan that's what they call me.

C G

I promise that you'll never be lonely.

Am D

And ever since that day

[Chorus]

Em G

I am a lost boy from Neverland

C G

Usually hanging out with Peter Pan

Em G

And when we're bored we play in the woods

C G

Always on the run from Captain Hook

Em G C G

Run, run, lost boy they say to me

Em G C G

Away from all of reality

Em G

Neverland is home to lost boys like me

C G

And lost boys like me are free

[Verse 2]

Em G

He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe

C G

Believe in him, and believe in me

Em G

Together we will fly away in a cloud of green

C G

To your beautiful destiny

Em G

As we soared above the town that never loved me

C G

I realized I finally had a family

Em G

Soon enough we reached Neverland

C G

Peacefully my feet hit the sand

Am D

And ever since that day

[Chorus]

Em G

I am a lost boy, from Neverland

C G

Usually hangin' out with Peter Pan

Em G

And when we're bored we play in the woods

C G

Always on the run from Captain Hook

Em G C G

Run, run, lost boy they say to me

Em G C G

Away from all of reality

Em G

Neverland is home to lost boys like me

C G

And lost boys like me are free

Em G

Neverland is home to lost boys like me

C G

And lost boys like me are free

[Bridge]

Em G

Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling,

C G

Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect storybook

Em G

Neverland I love you so, you are now my home sweet home

C G

Forever a lost boy at last

Am D

And for always I will say

[Chorus]

Em G

I am a lost boy from Neverland

C G

Usually hangin' out with Peter Pan

Em G

And when we're bored we play in the woods

C G

Always on the run from Captain Hook

Em G C G

Run, run, lost boy they say to me

Em G C G

Away from all of reality

[Outro]

Em G

Neverland is home to lost boys like me

C G

And lost boys like me are free

Em G

Neverland is home to lost boys like me

C G

And lost boys like me are free

About Lost Boy Chords by Ruth B.

Learn how to play Lost Boy by Ruth B. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lost Boy chords”, “Lost Boy guitar chords”, or “Ruth B. Lost Boy chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Lost Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lost Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Em, G, C, Am, D.

FAQ — Lost Boy by Ruth B.

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