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Idiot Boy

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Capo @ 3 
CGod so loved the iFdiot bCoyF  C  
FHe gave him a pair of eGyes to eCxploreF  C  
FGave him a pair of hGands to dAmestroy
Any gDm7ood thing that he fGound
He said ”PCut this kid in a cFandy sCtore.F  C  
FLet him run aGround until he dCrops"F  C  
FThen just like a bGull in a china sAmhop
EverytDm7hing came crashing dGown
FGod so lCoved the iGdiot bCoy
EThat he filled the night with dAmreams
Til dAusty sDm7unlight beams
Danced upon the flGoor
EGave him a solo in the cAmhoir
Where sAongs of wDm7ild desire
Were all his voice was fGor
GLo lo lo lo lo lo
CGod so loved the iFdiot wCorld
FGive His his only sGon to kCick aroundF  C  
FThat was long aGgo in another tAmown
It could uDm7se a good laugh nGow
FGod so lCoved the iGdiot wCorld
Chorus
CGod so loved the iFdiot bCoyF  C  
FHe gave him coffee gGrounds in a paper cCupF  C  
FAnd a reason everydGay to keep getting uAmp
In a wDm7orld that drags you dGown
FGod so lCoved the iGdiot bCoy X3

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Idiot Boy

by Ron Sexsmith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Capo @ 3

C F C F C

God so loved the idiot boy

F G C F C

He gave him a pair of eyes to explore

F G Am

Gave him a pair of hands to destroy

Dm7 G

Any good thing that he found

C F C F C

He said ”Put this kid in a candy store.

F G C F C

Let him run around until he drops"

F G Am

Then just like a bull in a china shop

Dm7 G

Everything came crashing down

F C G C

God so loved the idiot boy

E Am

That he filled the night with dreams

A Dm7

Til dusty sunlight beams

Danced upon the floor

E Am

Gave him a solo in the choir

A Dm7

Where songs of wild desire

Were all his voice was for

Lo lo lo lo lo lo

C F C

God so loved the idiot world

F G C F C

Give His his only son to kick around

F G Am

That was long ago in another town

Dm7 G

It could use a good laugh now

F C G C

God so loved the idiot world

Chorus

C F C F C

God so loved the idiot boy

F G C F C

He gave him coffee grounds in a paper cup

F G Am

And a reason everyday to keep getting up

Dm7 G

In a world that drags you down

F C G C

God so loved the idiot boy X3

About Idiot Boy Chords by Ron Sexsmith

Learn how to play Idiot Boy by Ron Sexsmith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Idiot Boy chords”, “Idiot Boy guitar chords”, or “Ron Sexsmith Idiot 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 Idiot Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Idiot Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Dm7, E.

FAQ — Idiot Boy by Ron Sexsmith

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What key is "Idiot Boy" in?

The chords for "Idiot Boy" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, Dm7, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.