Melodic Notes
  • Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google
melodic notes logo

Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

Choose your notation style:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

Notes colors and UPPERCASE/lowercase help show octaves and pitch.

Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy

"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" is a classic song by the British rock band Queen, released in 1977 as part of their album "A Day at the Races." The track is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and flamboyant piano-driven instrumentation, typical of Queen's signature style. Written by the band's lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, the song features his dynamic vocal performance and witty lyrics, celebrating the joys and romanticism of love. "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" showcases Queen's versatility as musicians and songwriters, blending elements of rock, pop, and vaudeville to create an infectious and memorable tune that has endured as a fan favorite over the years.
Good Old - Fashioned Lover Boy - Queen

d# f g d# a# a# a# d# c c d# d d c
I can dim the lights and sing you songs full of sad things
f g g# c a# c a# c g
We can do the tango , just for two
d# f g d# a# a# c d# c c d# g f d#
I can serenade and gently play on your heart strings
g# g f d# b , a# d f d#
Be your Valentino , just for you

g . . . f . . . g . . . a# c g
Ooh , love , ooh , lover boy
a# g# g g# d# , g D4
What're you doing tonight? Hey , boy
a# c d# g , a# c d# g
Set my alarm , turn on my charm
a# a# g# g# a# c d d d# f d#
That's because I'm a good old - fashioned lover boy

d# . . . f f d# c a# a#
Ooh , let me feel your heartbeat ( grow faster , faster )
( d# . . . e ) e d# e d# d# f# f#
( Ooh - ooh ) can you feel my love heat? ( Ooh - ooh )
d# e d# e d# e d# d# d# b f#
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
c# e d# d# d# d , b a# g# f#
And tell me how do you feel , right after all
a# d# d# f g g# d# d# c g d#
I'd like for you and I to go romancing
g# g f d# b , a# d f d#
Say the word , your wish is my command

g . . . f . . . g . . . a# c g
Ooh , love , ooh , lover boy
a# g# g g# d# , g D4
What're you doing tonight? Hey , boy
c d# g a# , c d# g a#
Write my letter , feel much better
a# g# a# c d# d# d# d# d# g f d#
And use my fancy patter on the telephone

a# c g f d# , g a# d# d
When I'm not with you , think of you always
a# c a#
I miss you
a# c g f d# , c# c# c# c# c
When I'm not with you , think of me always
c a# c , a# g# a# C4
Love you , love you

g# f , c c c g# g#
Hey , boy , where do you get it from?
g# f , a# c c c g#
Hey , boy , where did you go?
c f f f g# g# a# a# c c c f g# g g g g g d#
I learned my passion in the good old - fashioned school of lover boys

d# f g d# a# , g a# d# c
Dining at the Ritz , we'll meet at nine
d# d c c
Precisely
f g g# a# c a# a# a# g
I will pay the bill , you taste the wine
d# f g d# a# , a# g d# c , d# f g f d#
Driving back in style , in my saloon , will do quite nicely
g g# g f d# b , a# d f d#
Just take me back to yours , that will be fine
c a# c
Come on and get it

g . . . f . . . g . . . a# c g
Ooh , love , ooh , lover boy
a# g# g g# d# , g D4
What're you doing tonight? Hey , boy
c a# c d# g , c a# c d# g
Everything's all right , just hold on tight
a# a# g# g# a# c ( d# D4 d# d# ) d# d d#
That's because I'm a good old - fashioned lover boy