Learn to play "Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy)" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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G C G I tell you I can visualise it all C Too real it all seems Am C G But once again, runnin' away with me Am C G Once again, runnin' away with me G C This couldn't be a dream G Em C D Runnin' away with me G Em C D Runnin' away with me Am G And I stop myself for a minute C See if my heart's still in it Am Say a few things just to win it G C Funny how it works out, innit? Am G And I told her, "Some things have their time C How can I be yours if you're not mine?" Am G She said, "They should take this pain C D And give it a name" Chorus: G Em C Tonight, I wish I was your boy (Run away from me, run away from me) D I (Run away from me, run away from me) G Em C Tonight, I think I fucked it royally (Run away from me, run away from me) D (Run away from me, run away from me) Give yourself a new name Change your voice on the train Have her complain about your fame Tell me that it's all a rigged game She told me, "Some things just take time How can you be sure if you won't try?" She said, "I guess I'll take this pain Instead of your name" Chorus: Tonight, I wish I was your boy (Run away from me, run away from me) I (Run away from me, run away from me) Tonight, I think I fucked it royally (Run away from me, run away from me) (Run away from me, run away from me) C And it's been replaying on my mind B7 Em Unfortunately, I've been to this place in my life A7 Far too many times Am C Sunday's nearly over, so I'll just lie awake G Em C D Tonight, I wish I was your boy, I G Em C D Tonight, I think I fucked it royally Chorus: And tonight, I wish I was your boy (Run away from me, run away from me) I (Run away from me, run away from me, runnin' away with me) Tonight, I think I fucked it royally (Run away from me, run away from me) (Run away from me, run away from me, runnin' away with me) Runnin' away with me Runnin' away with me | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsAm A7 C D Em G B7 Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
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