Supertramp – Poor Boy (Guitar)

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Chords

Most of the chords (especially the Eb and Bb) are power chords (except the A7 and D7). Some of the less common chords may be a little out due to the song being played on piano and tabbed for guitar These chords should work on piano, although some adjustment might be necessary. [Intro] Gm Dm Gm Gm Eb D7 Gm Dm A7 D7 Eb Dm Eb Dm Eb Dm C Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
Bb      Eb                            Bb             Eb
Can you believe me when I say there's nothing I like better

Bb           Eb                Bb         Eb
Than just to sit here and talk with you

Bb            Eb                       Bb            Eb
Although I'll rant and I'll rave about one thing and another

Bb               Eb
The beauty of it is, hope you’ll agree

             Bb   Eb
Though I'm a poor boy

               Bb  Eb
I can still be happy

                 Bb   Eb
As long as I can feel free

Bb      Eb                         Bb          Eb
So many people I know getting old way too early
(Well are you feeling kind of weary?)
Bb         Eb                           Bb       Eb
Just to impress you with the money they made
(You better, you better, you better change your theory)
Bb          Eb                               Bb                          Eb
One drop of rain they complain, and it's the same about the wage they're earning

Bb                   Eb
Well that is not the way I'm gonna be

               Bb               Eb
Don't mind the rain, don't mind snow

           C7            Gb F Eb Db
Don't mind nothing, if I know

Cm          Ebm
You will be right here with me

Bb                           Dm
We're gonna state our lonely point of view

Ab                         Gm
Why can't we all afford to live like you?

Bb                        Dm
The simple life is simply not enough

Ab                     Gm
We have appearances we must keep up
[Clarinet Solo] Gm Dm Eb Dm Dm Dm Eb C
Bb   Eb
Poor boy, if that's the way it's gotta be

Bb   Eb
Poor boy, it's you for you and me for me

Bb   Eb
Poor boy

Bb               Eb                        Bb                  Eb
I've tried all I can understanding all the fools and all their money

Bb                     Eb                           Bb    Eb
When half of what they got you know they never will use

Bb            Eb                        Bb                     Eb
Enough to get by suits me fine, I don't care if they think I'm funny

Bb              Eb
I'm never gonna change my point of view

               Bb               Eb
Don't mind the rain, don't mind snow

           C7            Gb F Eb Db
Don't mind nothing, if I know

Cm          Ebm
You will be right here with me

Bb
All the way, na-na-nah

               Bb               Eb
Don't mind the rain, don't mind snow

           C7            Gb F Eb Db
Don't mind nothing, If I know

Cm          Ebm
You will be right here with me
[Outro] Gm Dm C Dm
Gm Dm C Dm
(repeat to fade)