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Wonderboy

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           Wonderboy, The Kinks            ----Chris---
                               G  D7...etc                     
La-la-la-la la la la la la la la la etc
WGonder boy, life's just begun. 
TD7urn your sorrow into wonder 
DGream alone, don't sigh, don't groan 
LD7ife is only what you wonder. 
DGay is as light as your brightest dreams, 
ND7ight is as dark as you feel it ought to be. 
TGime is as fast as the slowest thing, 
LD7ife is only... 
GWonEbder Gboy, 
GWonEbder Gboy. 
CEverybody is looking for the Gsun. D  
CPeople strain their eyes to see, 
BDut I see you and D7/Cyou see me, 
And D/Bain't that D/Awonder? 
WGonder boy, some mother's son, 
LD7ife is full of work and plunder[?]. 
EGasy go, life is not real, 
LD7ife is only what you conjure. 
GWonEbder Gboy, 
And the Gworld is Ejoy, eA7very single DdaAy. D7  D/C  D/B  D/A  
It's the Greal EbMcCGoy, 
WGonEbder Gboy. 
EveCrybody is looking for the Gsun. D  
PeoCple strain their eyes to see, 
But DI see you and you D/Csee me, 
And D/Bain't that D/Awonder? 
WGonder boy, some mother's son, 
TD7urn your sorrow into wonder 
DGream alone, go have your fun. 
LD7ife is only... 
LD7ife is only... 
LD7ife is only...

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The story behind the song

"Wonderboy" was written by Ray Davies during a single night in March 1968, as he and his wife were trying for a second child. The song is a reflection of his feelings and thoughts about becoming a parent again, and his hopes for a son, which is why he called it "Wonderboy" before knowing the child would be a girl. The Kinks recorded the song with additional backing vocals from Rasa, Ray's wife, and session keyboardist Nicky Hopkins on piano, adding to its intimate feel. It captures the complex emotions of anticipation and personal reflection during a significant life moment.

AI-written from these sources:Wonderboy (The Kinks song) — Wikipedia ↗The Kinks — Wikipedia ↗

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Wonderboy

by The Kinks

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D7/C

D/B

D/A

D/C

Wonderboy, The Kinks ----Chris---

G D7

...etc

La-la-la-la la la la la la la la la etc

Wonder boy, life's just begun.

Turn your sorrow into wonder

Dream alone, don't sigh, don't groan

Life is only what you wonder.

Day is as light as your brightest dreams,

Night is as dark as you feel it ought to be.

Time is as fast as the slowest thing,

Life is only...

G Eb G

Wonder boy,

G Eb G

Wonder boy.

C G D

Everybody is looking for the sun.

People strain their eyes to see,

D D7/C

But I see you and you see me,

D/B D/A

And ain't that wonder?

Wonder boy, some mother's son,

Life is full of work and plunder[?].

Easy go, life is not real,

Life is only what you conjure.

G Eb G

Wonder boy,

G E A7 D A D7 D/C D/B D/A

And the world is joy, every single day.

G Eb G

It's the real McCoy,

G Eb G

Wonder boy.

C G D

Everybody is looking for the sun.

People strain their eyes to see,

D D/C

But I see you and you see me,

D/B D/A

And ain't that wonder?

Wonder boy, some mother's son,

Turn your sorrow into wonder

Dream alone, go have your fun.

Life is only...

About Wonderboy Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Wonderboy by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wonderboy chords”, “Wonderboy guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Wonderboy 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 Wonderboy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wonderboy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7, Eb, C, D, D7/C.

FAQ — Wonderboy by The Kinks

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What key is "Wonderboy" in?

The chords for "Wonderboy" show the original chord names (including G, D7, Eb, C, D, D7/C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.