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The Exploding Boy

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Bbi coDm7uldn'Ft hFear a word you said
i couldn't hear at all
you talked until your tongue fell out
and then you talked some more
i knew if i turned
i'd turn away from you
and i couldn't look back
Gmtell yourself we'll Fstart again                  
tell yourself it's not the end
tell yourself it couldn't happen
Ebnot this way
Bbnot Dm7todayF  F  

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The Exploding Boy

by The Cure

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Dm7

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Bb Dm7 F F

i couldn't hear a word you said

i couldn't hear at all

you talked until your tongue fell out

and then you talked some more

i knew if i turned

i'd turn away from you

and i couldn't look back

Gm F

tell yourself we'll start again

tell yourself it's not the end

tell yourself it couldn't happen

not this way

Bb Dm7 F F

not today

About The Exploding Boy Chords by The Cure

Learn how to play The Exploding Boy by The Cure with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Exploding Boy chords”, “The Exploding Boy guitar chords”, or “The Cure The Exploding Boy 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 Exploding Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Exploding Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Dm7, F, Gm, Eb.

FAQ — The Exploding Boy by The Cure

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Is "The Exploding Boy" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "The Exploding Boy" in?

The chords for "The Exploding Boy" show the original chord names (including Bb, Dm7, F, Gm, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.