Boys Keep Swinging 
By David Bowie  
 
 
 
Drum intro...16 whacks 
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D 
Heaven loves ya 
E 
The clowns are for ya 
Bb                                                           D     
nothing stands in your way  when you're a boy 
E 
Clothes always fit ya 
Bb                                                            D    
life is the pop of the cherry when you're a boy  
                       A  
When you're a boy 
                        D        
you can wear a uniform 
                        A 
When you're a boy 
                  D                
other boys check you out 
                G 
You get a girl 
 
these are  your favorite things 
                       A 
when you're a boy 
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CHORUS 
 
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Boys      Boys       Boys keep swinging, boys always work it out 
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D                               E 
One hates the colors, unfurl the flag 
 
Bb                                                          D 
love just kissed you hello when you're a boy. 
E 
They'll never clone ya 
Bb 
You're always first on the line  
                       D 
when you're a boy 
                        A 
When you're a boy 
                      D  
you can buy a home of your own 
                       A 
when you're a boy 
                            D 
learn to drag and everything  
                        G                            A 
you'll get your share when you're a boy 
 
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CHORUS 
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Rock on y'all 
Dave Morris