Now playing

Give A Boy A Rope

Chords

4.83 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse]
AGive a boy a roDpe, and you hoGpe that he'll wanAt to use it.
But give him your Dtime and you'll Gfind he won't Arefuse it.
DShow him what you Dknow and how to Gthrow and then enAcourage,
Let him have Gfun, maybe rope his Amom, give a boy a DropAe.
[Verse]
GAive a boy a hDorse and of cGourse he'll want to rAide it.
Then you'll be so Dglad you're his Gdad, you can't Ahide it.
Tell him to sit Dtall and clean his Gstall, and take him with Ayou;
A little every Gday goes a long Away, give a boy a DhorsAe.
[Chorus]
But give a boy a F#mrope Bmand he's goGnna use iAt and get tangled F#mupBm  
and then he's Gbound to lAose it.  But he's gonna Dlearn
that it can Gburn or catch a Agood dream.  So build another Gloop
have another Ago, give a boy a Drope.
[Verse]
AGive a boy a jDob, not a lGot, but one with pAurpose.
Help him where you Dcan to understGand and don't be nerAvous
Teach him to be Dtough and how to Glove a job worth Adoing
He's gonna have to Gtrust, maybe even Acuss, give a boy a DjobA.
[Chorus]
But give a boy a F#mrope Bmand he's gonnGa use iAt and get tangF#mled Bmup
Gand then he's Abound to lose it.  But he's gonna Dlearn
that it can Gburn or catch a Agirl's eye, so build another Gloop
have another Ago, give a boy a Drope.  So build another Gloop
                             A        D(Spoken)
have another go, give a boy a rope.  Just give him a rope

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Give A Boy A Rope

by Ryan Fritz

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

[Verse]

A D G A

Give a boy a rope, and you hope that he'll want to use it.

D G A

But give him your time and you'll find he won't refuse it.

D D G A

Show him what you know and how to throw and then encourage,

G A D A

Let him have fun, maybe rope his mom, give a boy a rope.

[Verse]

A D G A

Give a boy a horse and of course he'll want to ride it.

D G A

Then you'll be so glad you're his dad, you can't hide it.

D G A

Tell him to sit tall and clean his stall, and take him with you;

G A D A

A little every day goes a long way, give a boy a horse.

[Chorus]

F#m Bm G A F#m Bm

But give a boy a rope and he's gonna use it and get tangled up

G A D

and then he's bound to lose it. But he's gonna learn

G A G

that it can burn or catch a good dream. So build another loop

A D

have another go, give a boy a rope.

[Verse]

A D G A

Give a boy a job, not a lot, but one with purpose.

D G A

Help him where you can to understand and don't be nervous

D G A

Teach him to be tough and how to love a job worth doing

G A D A

He's gonna have to trust, maybe even cuss, give a boy a job.

[Chorus]

F#m Bm G A F#m Bm

But give a boy a rope and he's gonna use it and get tangled up

G A D

and then he's bound to lose it. But he's gonna learn

G A G

that it can burn or catch a girl's eye, so build another loop

A D G

have another go, give a boy a rope. So build another loop

A D

(Spoken)

have another go, give a boy a rope. Just give him a rope

About Give A Boy A Rope Chords by Ryan Fritz

Learn how to play Give A Boy A Rope by Ryan Fritz with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Give A Boy A Rope chords”, “Give A Boy A Rope guitar chords”, or “Ryan Fritz Give A Boy A Rope 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 Give A Boy A Rope chords and for experienced players who want accurate Give A Boy A Rope lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, G, F#m, Bm.

FAQ — Give A Boy A Rope by Ryan Fritz

How do I play "Give A Boy A Rope" by Ryan Fritz on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Give A Boy A Rope" by Ryan Fritz on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Give A Boy A Rope" by Ryan Fritz free?

Yes. The chords for "Give A Boy A Rope" by Ryan Fritz are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Give A Boy A Rope" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Give A Boy A Rope" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Give A Boy A Rope"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Give A Boy A Rope" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Give A Boy A Rope" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Give A Boy A Rope" by Ryan Fritz with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ryan Fritz below.

What key is "Give A Boy A Rope" in?

The chords for "Give A Boy A Rope" show the original chord names (including A, D, G, F#m, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.