Goo Goo Dolls – Boxes (Bass Tab)
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Band: Goo Goo Dolls
Song: Boxes
Album: Boxes (2016)
Tabbed for: Bass
Listen to the song for exact timing and rhythm.
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I reference both the studio album as well as live recordings (when available) to ensure the proper "tonality".
[Intro]
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[Verse]
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I need a family to drive me crazy. Call me out when I'm low and lazy.
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It won't be perfect, but we'll be fine. Cause I've got your back, and you've got
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mine. You've got mine. We'll have
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tiny boxes for memories. Open them up and we'll set them free.
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There'll be bad days and some hard times. But I'll keep your secrets, if you keep
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mine.
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[Chorus]
E C#
You are the memory that won't ever lapse. When twenty five years have suddenly passed.
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A C# A E
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go. Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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[Verse]
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Take my picture and then you laugh. Cause I hate the way I look in photographs.
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Keep your memories, but don't live the past. I'm looking forward to the best days we'll
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have.
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[Chorus]
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You are the memory that won't ever lapse. When twenty five years have suddenly passed.
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Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go. Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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You are the sun in the desolate sky. And your life's in these words and it can't be denied.
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Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go. Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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Your love's the one love that I need to know. You can
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[Bridge]
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cry away all your, complicated memories. That keep you up so many nights.
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Darling save your, apologies. Cause I know that you're scared. But I swear you'll be alright
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alright. I swear you're alright. You're alright.
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[Chorus]
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When the answers escape us when we start to fade. Remember who loved you and the ones who have stayed.
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Cause my body will fail, but my soul will go on. So don't you get lonely. I'm right where you are.
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E C#
You are the memory that won't ever lapse. When twenty five years have suddenly passed.
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A C# A E
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go. Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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E C#
You are the sun in the desolate sky. And your life's in these words and it can't be denied.
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A C# A E
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go. Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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C# A E
Your love's the one love that I need to know.
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