Now playing

Boys Will Be Boys

Chords

4.28 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
F           G
[Verse]
CI've aBlways Abeen in troFublGe
CWith tBhe boy Ainside the FmaGn
CYes he Bloves Ato have a FgooGd time
FHe's so good Gat being bad
FOh yeah I woGuldn't fight it
FI wouldn't fGight it even if I knew how
FOh no you coGuldn't stop us
FWe're making Gall the noise
[Chorus]
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys
AmYou knFow they Gdon't have a choice
AmBoys wFill be Gboys
FBoys wiGll be boys
[Verse]
CNow thBe wisdAom that the FyeGars bring
CCan't Bhelp uAs anymoreF  G  
CWe're Bthe laAst to leave FthGe party
FThe first to Gask for more
FOh yeah now Gdon't you worry
FDon't you woGrry what tomorrow's gonna bring
FOh no you coGuldn't stop us
FMaking all tGhe noise
[Chorus]
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys
AmYou knFow they Gdon't have a choice
AmBoys wFill be Gboys
FBoys wiGll be boys
[Verse]
GThey're always telling me, Hey boy you can't do that
GYou been a child too long, It's time for you to grow up
GI put that old mask on, It didn't last that long
GYou're gonna have to tAmake me like I am
[Solo]
C     F G  C    Am G
C     F G  C    G
[Verse]
CSo now Byou'rAe getting oFldeGr
CDon't Btry to Asettle dowFnG  
CYou goBtta liAve it to thFe lGimit
FAnd that's wGhy?
[Chorus]
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys
AmYou knFow they Gdon't have a choice
AmBoys wFill be Gboys
FBoys wiGll be boys
[Outro]
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys, boys, boys
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys, boys, boys
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys, boys, boys
CBoys Fwill Gbe boys

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Boys Will Be Boys

by Choirboys

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

F G

[Verse]

C B A F G

I've always been in trouble

C B A F G

With the boy inside the man

C B A F G

Yes he loves to have a good time

F G

He's so good at being bad

F G

Oh yeah I wouldn't fight it

F G

I wouldn't fight it even if I knew how

F G

Oh no you couldn't stop us

F G

We're making all the noise

[Chorus]

C F G

Boys will be boys

C F G

Boys will be boys

Am F G

You know they don't have a choice

Am F G

Boys will be boys

F G

Boys will be boys

[Verse]

C B A F G

Now the wisdom that the years bring

C B A F G

Can't help us anymore

C B A F G

We're the last to leave the party

F G

The first to ask for more

F G

Oh yeah now don't you worry

F G

Don't you worry what tomorrow's gonna bring

F G

Oh no you couldn't stop us

F G

Making all the noise

[Chorus]

C F G

Boys will be boys

C F G

Boys will be boys

Am F G

You know they don't have a choice

Am F G

Boys will be boys

F G

Boys will be boys

[Verse]

They're always telling me, Hey boy you can't do that

You been a child too long, It's time for you to grow up

I put that old mask on, It didn't last that long

G Am

You're gonna have to take me like I am

[Solo]

C F G C Am G

C F G C G

[Verse]

C B A F G

So now you're getting older

C B A F G

Don't try to settle down

C B A F G

You gotta live it to the limit

F G

And that's why?

[Chorus]

C F G

Boys will be boys

C F G

Boys will be boys

Am F G

You know they don't have a choice

Am F G

Boys will be boys

F G

Boys will be boys

[Outro]

C F G

Boys will be boys, boys, boys

C F G

Boys will be boys, boys, boys

C F G

Boys will be boys, boys, boys

C F G

Boys will be boys

About Boys Will Be Boys Chords by Choirboys

Learn how to play Boys Will Be Boys by Choirboys with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Boys Will Be Boys chords”, “Boys Will Be Boys guitar chords”, or “Choirboys Boys Will Be Boys 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 Boys Will Be Boys chords and for experienced players who want accurate Boys Will Be Boys lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, G, C, B, A, Am.

FAQ — Boys Will Be Boys by Choirboys

How do I play "Boys Will Be Boys" by Choirboys on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Boys Will Be Boys" by Choirboys on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Boys Will Be Boys" by Choirboys free?

Yes. The chords for "Boys Will Be Boys" by Choirboys are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Boys Will Be Boys" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Boys Will Be Boys"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Boys Will Be Boys" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Boys Will Be Boys" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Boys Will Be Boys" by Choirboys with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Choirboys below.

What key is "Boys Will Be Boys" in?

The chords for "Boys Will Be Boys" show the original chord names (including F, G, C, B, A, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.