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Three Imaginary Boys

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  Em| 022000
 G  | 320003 or 355433
   B| x24442
Baug| 76500x
  Am| x02210
   C| x35553
  F#| 244322
   F| 133211
D#  | x1100x (D#add13- \A#)
[Intro]
(guitar only)
Em  G  B  Baug
Em(druGms Band Baugbass enters)
Em  G  B  Baug
Em  G  B  Baug
[Verse 1]
EmWalk across the Ggarden in the Bfootsteps of my Baugshadow
EmSee the lights out, Gno one's BhomeBaug  
EmIn amongst the Gstatues, stare at Bnothing, in the Bauggarden moves 
EmCan you Ghelp me?B  Baug  
[Chorus]
AmClose my eyes and Chold so tightly, Bscared of what the morning brings
AmWaiting for Ctomorrow, never Bcomes
AmDeep inside the Cempty feeling, Ball the night time leaves me
GThree F#imaginary FboysD#  
[Verse 2]
EmSlipping through the Gdoor, hear my Bheart beats in the Baughallway
EmEchoes 'round and 'Ground inside my BheadBaug  
EmDrifting up the Gstairs, I see the Bsteps behind me Baugdisappearing
   EmCan you Ghelp me?B  Baug  
[Chorus]
AmClose my eyes and Chold so tightly, Bscared of what the morning brings
AmWaiting for Ctomorrow, never Bcomes
AmDeep inside the Cempty feeling, Ball the night time leaves me
GThree F#imaginary Fboys sinD#g in my Emsleep
N.C.
Sweet child, the moon will change your mind
[Solo]
[Verse 3]
EmSee the cracked Greflection standing Bstill before the Baugbedroom mirror
EmOver my Gshoulder, but no one's   BthereBaug  
EmWhispers in the Gsilence pressing Bclose behind me, Baugpressing close behind
EmCan you Ghelp me?B  Baug  
[Outro] (voice fading out)
EmCan you Ghelp me?B  Baug  
EmCan you Ghelp me? B  Baug  
EmCan you Ghelp me? B  Baug  
G F# F D# Em

All chords in this song (9)

The story behind the song

This song comes from The Cure's debut album, which the band's frontman Robert Smith felt was superficial and lacked emotion. He was "angst-ridden" and "dislocated" during its creation, and the record company made many decisions about the album's content and artwork without his consent. This early work helped place The Cure at the forefront of the emerging post-punk and new wave movements. Playing it can feel like stepping into the raw, formative years of a band finding its voice amidst external pressures.

AI-written from these sources:Three Imaginary Boys — Wikipedia ↗The Cure — Wikipedia ↗

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Three Imaginary Boys

by The Cure

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Baug

| 022000

G | 320003 or 355433

| x24442

Baug

| 76500x

| x02210

| x35553

| 244322

| 133211

D# | x1100x (D#add13- \A#)

[Intro]

(guitar only)

Em G B Baug

(drums and bass enters)

Em G B Baug

[Verse 1]

Em G B Baug

Walk across the garden in the footsteps of my shadow

Em G B Baug

See the lights out, no one's home

Em G B Baug

In amongst the statues, stare at nothing, in the garden moves

Em G B Baug

Can you help me?

[Chorus]

Am C B

Close my eyes and hold so tightly, scared of what the morning brings

Am C B

Waiting for tomorrow, never comes

Am C B

Deep inside the empty feeling, all the night time leaves me

G F# F D#

Three imaginary boys

[Verse 2]

Em G B Baug

Slipping through the door, hear my heart beats in the hallway

Em G B Baug

Echoes 'round and 'round inside my head

Em G B Baug

Drifting up the stairs, I see the steps behind me disappearing

Em G B Baug

Can you help me?

[Chorus]

Am C B

Close my eyes and hold so tightly, scared of what the morning brings

Am C B

Waiting for tomorrow, never comes

Am C B

Deep inside the empty feeling, all the night time leaves me

G F# F D# Em

Three imaginary boys sing in my sleep

N.C.

Sweet child, the moon will change your mind

[Solo]

[Verse 3]

Em G B Baug

See the cracked reflection standing still before the bedroom mirror

Em G B Baug

Over my shoulder, but no one's there

Em G B Baug

Whispers in the silence pressing close behind me, pressing close behind

Em G B Baug

Can you help me?

[Outro] (voice fading out)

Em G B Baug

Can you help me?

Em G B Baug

Can you help me?

Em G B Baug

Can you help me?

G F# F D# Em

About Three Imaginary Boys Chords by The Cure

Learn how to play Three Imaginary Boys by The Cure with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Three Imaginary Boys chords”, “Three Imaginary Boys guitar chords”, or “The Cure Three Imaginary 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 Three Imaginary Boys chords and for experienced players who want accurate Three Imaginary Boys lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, B, Baug, Am, C.

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What key is "Three Imaginary Boys" in?

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