Mat Kearney - Poor Boy: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Poor Boy" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Gm Like a breath of fresh air and the wind at my back Toe to heel with strong strides taking miles off the map In this journey called life where I've walked so far Under the heat of your sun and the shine of your stars Step by step I've crept, I've crawled, and I've run Felt the palm of your hand and the barrel of death's gun I ran for my life stood strong through strife D# A# From a miscarried life to waiting for my wife like Gm I heard it sung a thousand strong all night long D# Heard heaven's bell going something long, it's like Gm I've been there in total despair D# Now I've tasted and I've touched A breath of fresh air A# 'Cause I do live and I hope and pray D# For something better and brighter today Gm D# For something there for something there Chorus: Gm D# 'Cause I was just a poor boy living in a poor world But you gave me more love that set me free 'Cause I was just a poor boy living in a poor world But you have gave me more love that set me free Like road trips on open roads Windows down sun setting and fresh new clothes Shoes off so you can stop reflect on all these paths unfolding With these staffs that are pulling in this world so controlling It's not always best to take the interstate Sometimes the most is on the windy coast way 'Cause wide is the path pulling astray Narrow is the truth in these days But all the while I hear a still small voice say You climbed the cliffs rocked the desert on your very own Swam the seas, sang the songs with the sweetest tones The beaches you've combed, moons you've roamed the love you've shown But all the while a voice calls you home 'Cause I do live and I hope and pray For something better and brighter today For something there for something there Chorus You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  D#  Gm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar 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. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Poor Boy" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Poor Boy" by Mat Kearney.