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it's just a matter of preference, now.   These are the chords as seen live.  They're all 
F:  133211
Am: 577555
Bb: 688766
C:  81010988
chords can be barre or open, doesn't really matter ...
Intro:    F      Am    F     Am    Bb     F  
 F
        F  Am    F  Am   Bb  F
 F
Verse:
FJust got bAmack on a saFturday niAmght
myBbstical boFy feelAming alriFght
raFggededy wiAmsdom flFows from my Amhands
laBbdies from cambrFidge knoAmw who i Fam
Chorus:
iBb've had dreams of Boston
All of my lFife
tBbime and time between the sound of the niFght
bAmut if you leave i just dont think i could tBbake itF  
tBbake iFt
tBbake iFt
tBbake iFt
Chorus:
iBb've had dreams of Boston
All of my lFife
tBbime and time between the sound of the niFght
Bridge:
cuz wAmhen u left my rAmoom to go to the kBbitchenC  
i imBbagined that you Cwere deaFd
a moAmrbid streak runs thAmrough the whole of my fBbamilCy
but for yBbou i could puCt it to reFst
Outro:
bAmut if you leave i just dont think i could tBbake itF  
tBbake iFt
tBbake iFt
tBbake

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Boston

by Vampire Weekend

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

it's just a matter of preference, now. These are the chords as seen live. They're all

: 133211

: 577555

: 688766

: 81010988

chords can be barre or open, doesn't really matter ...

F Am F Am Bb F

Intro:

F Am F Am Bb F

Verse:

F Am F Am

Just got back on a saturday night

Bb F Am F

mystical boy feeling alright

F Am F Am

raggededy wisdom flows from my hands

Bb F Am F

ladies from cambridge know who i am

Chorus:

i've had dreams of Boston

All of my life

Bb F

time and time between the sound of the night

Am Bb F

but if you leave i just dont think i could take it

Bb F

take it

Bb F

take it

Bb F

take it

Chorus:

i've had dreams of Boston

All of my life

Bb F

time and time between the sound of the night

Bridge:

Am Am Bb C

cuz when u left my room to go to the kitchen

Bb C F

i imagined that you were dead

Am Am Bb C

a morbid streak runs through the whole of my family

Bb C F

but for you i could put it to rest

Outro:

Am Bb F

but if you leave i just dont think i could take it

Bb F

take it

Bb F

take it

take

About Boston Chords by Vampire Weekend

Learn how to play Boston by Vampire Weekend with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Boston chords”, “Boston guitar chords”, or “Vampire Weekend Boston 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 Boston chords and for experienced players who want accurate Boston lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Am, Bb, C.

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What key is "Boston" in?

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