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The Box

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[Verse 1]
AmI was living in a small mind
With no lifeline
CAnd no messages can reach me from the outside
FWhen I looked out over the horizon
EDidn’t notice the sun was setting or just rising
AmThen it hit me
Maybe bit me
CThen I knew, quite a few would not go with me
FI didn’t know exactly where I would be going
EBut I had to let this river in me flowing
FWhGat a ride
AmWhen you open your eyes
GFor the very first time
FA Greal surprise
[Chorus]
AmI started living outside of the box
CCrossing over lines where I always used to stop
FLiving outside of the box
E‘Cause I’m not gonna be anybody that I’m not
I always knew this day would come
When I got off my back, found some motivation
I’ve been living on the other side
Come hell or high water every moment I’m alive

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The Box

by Katy Perry

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse 1]

I was living in a small mind

With no lifeline

And no messages can reach me from the outside

When I looked out over the horizon

Didn’t notice the sun was setting or just rising

Then it hit me

Maybe bit me

Then I knew, quite a few would not go with me

I didn’t know exactly where I would be going

But I had to let this river in me flowing

F G

What a ride

When you open your eyes

For the very first time

F G

A real surprise

[Chorus]

I started living outside of the box

Crossing over lines where I always used to stop

Living outside of the box

‘Cause I’m not gonna be anybody that I’m not

I always knew this day would come

When I got off my back, found some motivation

I’ve been living on the other side

Come hell or high water every moment I’m alive

About The Box Chords by Katy Perry

Learn how to play The Box by Katy Perry with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Box chords”, “The Box guitar chords”, or “Katy Perry The Box 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 The Box chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Box lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, F, E, G, A.

FAQ — The Box by Katy Perry

How do I play "The Box" by Katy Perry on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Box" by Katy Perry 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 "The Box" by Katy Perry free?

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Can I transpose "The Box" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Box"?

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

Is "The Box" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "The Box" in?

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