Bonny Boys Chords
by Thompson
Bonny Boys by Thompson is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of C with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords C, Cadd9, Dm7, D7sus2, F, G, Dm and Fm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C Dm7 D7sus2 F C F
verse 1
C F
Here you are, my bonny boys
C F
You're all dressed up to seize the world and all its toys
G C G C F
I hope it's roses - all the way
C F
May you be lauded from Tiree to Arinsay
verse 2
C F
Tell the truth and shame the devil
C F
When you play fair the field is always level
G C G C F
Don't go with Jezebels - they'll lead you to straight to hell
C F
Find a girl whose heart is not for sale
Interlude: C F C F
Bridge
G C F
Sing boys, sing
G C F
Be a tinker or a king
Dm
Bow to no one
Fm G
Fear nothing, let love in
verse 3
C F
Dry your tears, I am at peace
C F
With your sweet voices in my ears, such sweet release
G C G C F
The piper calls - and I must heed
C F
When the curlew's flying low, please think on me
C F
When the curlew's flying low, please think on me