Michael Hurley – Boulevard Chords on Piano & Ukulele

Michael Hurley – Boulevard Chords on Piano & Ukulele

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[Verse 1]
N.C.
I recall when I last saw her,
        C                         G
the old street car was grinding down
She hopped aboard and sat behind me,
     C            D        G
as I turned that mule around
In my ear I heard a whisper,
          C              G
how'd her heart, a howdy-ho
I let her out at the next corner,
           C        D         G
my Annabelle from Cedar Shoals

[Chorus]
             C                    G
The price I pay, to have two lovers,
                         D
now I know I've gone too far
      G
And I feel so sad and lonely,
       C         D      G
riding down the boulevard

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[Verse 2]
G
When I got home, she was a-waitin,
          C                G
she had a letter in her hand
She looked at me with eyes of fire,
          C          D    G
my lovely wife Kylie Ann
Come I did saw her swagger,
         C                G
just as soon as I laid down
She picked up a silver dagger
         C        D       G
and she headed off to town

[Chorus]
             C                    G
The price I pay, to have two lovers,
                         D
now I know I've gone too far
      G
And I feel so sad and lonely,
       C         D      G
riding down the boulevard

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[Instrumental]
G C G  G C D G

[Verse 3]
G
I picked up the Southern Banner,
      C               G
as I read I nearly fell
They found a girl in New York County,
          C             D    G
there was another in the jail
Gentle rain slowly falling,
        C                   G
trolley wheels were muddy red
I thought I heard a voice a-callin,
            C       D       G
because of me a girl is dead.

[Outro]
             C                    G
The price I pay, to have two lovers,
                         D
now I know I've gone too far
      G
And I feel so sad and lonely,
       C         D      G
riding down the boulevardd
       C          D      G
riding down the boulevard
       C          D      G
riding down the boulevard

How to play Boulevard: key, chords and progression

These are the chords for Boulevard by Michael Hurley on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, and Keyboard

Boulevard by Michael Hurley is written in G major (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 3 chords: C, G and D.

Most of the song cycles through G – C – D – G (I – IV – V – I in G major), the I–IV–V–I, the backbone of gospel, blues and folk. In solfa, that is doh – fah – soh – doh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

Boulevard chords: questions

What key is Boulevard in?

Boulevard by Michael Hurley is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Boulevard?

Boulevard uses 3 chords: C, G, D.

What is the chord progression of Boulevard?

The main progression is G – C – D – G (I – IV – V – I), the I–IV–V–I, the backbone of gospel, blues and folk.

Is Boulevard easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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