Boy Scout Song Chords
by Green Day
Boy Scout Song by Green Day is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, D, Em and Cadd9. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro
verse 1
G C D
Well, I went camping and I caught poison oak,
G C D
Calamine lotion makes me look like a pink joke
Em D C G
What’s so embarrassing is where I’ve got the itch
Em D C G
I caught it going #2 hangin’ over a ditch
Chorus
Em G Em G
It itches when I sit down and when the flame goes out
Em D G
I hope it’s gone before the venture girls find out
Interlude
G G C D
G G C D
verse 2
G C D
The phrase that we're known for is to 'Be Prepared'
G C D
We’re supposed to play 'dead' when we see a bear
Em D C G
I don't tell anyone but that's the craziest thing I've heard
Em D C G
He’ll eat you up and make you into a turd
Chorus
Em G Em G
If I see a bear I’ll try to be in a 'dead stance'
Em D G
But I’ll probably poop in my pants
Instrumental
G G C D
G G C D
G G C D
G G C D
Em D C G
Em D C G
verse 3
G C D
In all seriousness, you guys are really cool
G C D
t’s noble and impressive we’re so proud of you
Em D C G
Men of integrity, woman of honor
Em D C G
In the same class as Neil Armstrong and Gerald Ford
Chorus
Em G Em G
It’s something so commendable, you really should be proud
Em D G
I'm honored to perform for such a crowd
Interlude
G G C D
G G C D
Chorus
Em G Em G
It’s something so commendable, you really should be proud
Em D G
Give yourselves a round applause and make it loud.
Ending
G G Cadd9 D
G G Cadd9 D
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