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Dear Boy

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[Chorus]
AYou're not made
For this, Ddear boy
AYou're not made
For this, Ddear boy
[Verse 1]
AWe watch the stock drop 
They say we're Djust snide, octane
AI want to exchange hits for a testament
And tDhis will be my sacrifice
AUp in the clouds pick up the tab, put me down
Now Dgently, just drop me, cause this not a gallery
AShe takes me seriously, what a joke, 
She would Dknow if she wasn't too scared to pick up the phone and call me
[Chorus]
AYou're not made
For this, dDear boy
AYou're not made
DFor this, dear boy
BmThe crime fits the Dpunishment
[Verse 2]
AAnd an ice cold sal, stabbing demons at dusk
She says "Well, Dwhom do you trust?" I don't trust anyone. 
A"Who do you trust?" I don't trust nobody 
D"Not even her?" No, not even me, oh please 
AYou're not
D      Bm      F#m    D    Ab    E     Dbm
[Bridge]
AThank you lightly for deceiving
AAll the people that believe in me
ASomewhere Arthur Lee is bleeding
ASomewhere Arthur Lee is bleeding
AIf I came to learn one thing from this
AIt's that people from Long Island
AAren't as old as they seem
AThey're older then they seem to be
D
[Verse 3]
AI turn my back to the mirror all you see is my back
DIt's leaving you somewhere lethal to make a red dot
Let's sAee what you got ready or not, here gDoes
The Bmcrime fits the punDishment
[Chorus]
AYou're not made
For this, dDear boy
AYou're not made
DFor this, dear boy
AYou're not made
For this, dDear boy
AYou're not made
DFor this, dear boy
AYou're not made
For this, dDear boy
AYou're not made
DFor this, dear boy

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Dear Boy

by The Format

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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F#m

Dbm

[Chorus]

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

[Verse 1]

We watch the stock drop

They say we're just snide, octane

I want to exchange hits for a testament

And this will be my sacrifice

Up in the clouds pick up the tab, put me down

Now gently, just drop me, cause this not a gallery

She takes me seriously, what a joke,

She would know if she wasn't too scared to pick up the phone and call me

[Chorus]

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

Bm D

The crime fits the punishment

[Verse 2]

And an ice cold sal, stabbing demons at dusk

She says "Well, whom do you trust?" I don't trust anyone.

"Who do you trust?" I don't trust nobody

"Not even her?" No, not even me, oh please

You're not

D Bm F#m D Ab E Dbm

[Bridge]

Thank you lightly for deceiving

All the people that believe in me

Somewhere Arthur Lee is bleeding

If I came to learn one thing from this

It's that people from Long Island

Aren't as old as they seem

They're older then they seem to be

[Verse 3]

I turn my back to the mirror all you see is my back

It's leaving you somewhere lethal to make a red dot

A D

Let's see what you got ready or not, here goes

Bm D

The crime fits the punishment

[Chorus]

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

You're not made

For this, dear boy

About Dear Boy Chords by The Format

Learn how to play Dear Boy by The Format with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dear Boy chords”, “Dear Boy guitar chords”, or “The Format Dear 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 Dear Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dear Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, Bm, F#m, Ab, E.

FAQ — Dear Boy by The Format

How do I play "Dear Boy" by The Format on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Dear Boy" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Dear Boy" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dear Boy"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Dear Boy" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Dear Boy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dear Boy" by The Format with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Format below.

What key is "Dear Boy" in?

The chords for "Dear Boy" show the original chord names (including A, D, Bm, F#m, Ab, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.