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Nature Boy Chords by Ella Fitzgerald

Nature Boy chords by Ella Fitzgerald

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Nature Boy by Ella Fitzgerald: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Nature Boy" was originally written by eden ahbez in 1947 and later popularized by Nat King Cole. Ella Fitzgerald's rendition showcases her impeccable vocal control and emotional depth. The song's haunting melody is complemented by lush orchestration, with guitar providing subtle harmonic support. Fitzgerald's interpretation remains a timeless classic in the jazz vocal repertoire.
  • Difficulty: Intermediate 💪
Intro:
Dm7  E7  Bm7b5  Am7  F7
Dm7  E7(add13)

Verse 1:
E7        Am         Dm7     E7   Am        Dm7
There was a boy, a very strange enchanted boy
   E     E7   Am    Am(maj7)   Am7     Am6
They say he wandered very far, very far
Dm7   Am        E7
Over land and sea
  Dm7        E7   Bm7b5     Am       F       Dm7 E7
A little shy and sad of eye, but very wise   was he


Verse 2:
  Am    Dm     E7  Am     Dm7
And then one day, a magic day he passed my way
 E    E7  Am   Am(maj7)   Am7       Am6
And while we spoke of many things, fools and kings
Dm7    Am    E7
This he said to me:
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[Refrain]
  Gdim   Dm7       Bm7b5   Am    Am(maj7)
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
 Bm7b5    E7     Bm7b5        E7 E7(add13)  Am  E7
Is just to love and  be   loved   in return"


Bridge:
Dm7  E7  Bm7b5  Am  F
Dm7  E7  Am  Dm  E7  Am
Dm7  E  E7  Am  Am(maj7)  Am7  Am6


[Refrain]
  Gdim   Dm7       Bm7b5   Am    Am(maj7)
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
 Bm7b5    E7     Bm7b5        E7 E7(add13)  Am  E7
Is just to love and  be   loved   in return"

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