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Boxing by Ben Folds

    There are some exciting tempo changes in this song. If you haven’t heard it, it is actually played on the piano, which is what Ben Folds is known for. If you need to work on some really cool jazz voicing, this song is one of the best! There are some very awkward chord arrangements in the song, but we included the video for the more challenging parts. Remember, watch closely for the tempo changes. You can play this loosely because the song just has one thematic piano.

    You will need to tune in as follows :

    D, A, D, G, B, E ( drop d tuning )

    Intro

    Verse 1

    Notice in the first few measures of this verse, you will play the first four measures, and then go back and play three measures of the same part again. Then, you will pick up on the 2. and start from there. The same applies in the second verse.

    Verses 2 and 3


    Chorus


    Pre Verse


    Bridge


    Final Chorus


    Outro


    Riff Resources

    Complete Transcription To
    “Boxing” (PDF)

    Complete Transcription To
    “Boxing” (Power Tab)