Beautiful Things
Artist:
Benson Boone
Key:
Eb major
Capo:
1
Difficulty:
Easy-Intermediate
ReleaseDate:
19 Jan 2024
Genre:
Pop-Rock/Ballad
Beautiful Things – Benson Boone Single Release Date: January 18, 2024
Part of Benson Boone's pre-album project later that year, this song went viral on TikTok even before its official release.
Original Key: Eb Major Tone: Warm, sincere, yet powerful with a high dynamic range. The chords used are general guidelines, not a 1:1 copy of the original. This song uses approximately these basic chords (depending on the guitar/piano version): Frequently Used Chords: Eb, Bb, F, Gm, F#dim, Cm This cycle rotates as the main structure throughout the sections. It's a standard pop progression, making it very easy to play.
Tempo: 4/4 time signature Starts slow and soft, before building up in intensity during the chorus. How to Play (for Guitarists):
The closest and easiest strumming pattern:
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
1 2& 3&4&
Starts soft → Gradually builds up in the song's chorus.
If playing fingerstyle at the beginning of the song:
Play Bass → Middle → High, following the string progression.
Emphasize light, soft notes to convey the feeling of anxiety/vulnerability in the song's content. Simple playing method: Tune your guitar to standard
E A D G B E. Use a capo on the 1st fret and play in the key of D. The following chords: Dmaj7 A E F#m Fdim7 Bm in order.
Introduction
What key is the song "Beautiful Things by Benson Boone" in? | Eb major
Is it suitable for beginners? | Intermediate level, for those wanting to practice dim chords.
Which capo position is needed? | Using a capo on the 1st fret in the key of D / Dmaj7 A E F#m Fdim7 Bm will make it easier to play.
What is the genre/mood of the song? | Heart-wrenching, starting with sadness and loneliness before exploding with emotion in the powerful hook.
What is the guitar strumming pattern like? | It starts with slow, gentle strumming, then gradually changes to a stronger and faster tempo towards the end (Pop-Rock ballad style).
Chords:
Eb Major Original key Eb Bb F Gm F#dim Cm
(Lyrics): Beautiful Things Benson Boone
For a while there it was rough
But lately I’ve been doing better
Than the last four cold Decembers
I recall
And I see my family every month
I found a girl my parents love
She’ll come and stay the night
I think I might have it all
And I thank god everyday
For the girl he sent my way
But I know the things he gives me
He can take away
And I hold you every night
That’s a feeling I wanna get used to
But there’s no man as terrified
As the man who stands to lose you
Oh I hope I don’t lose you
Mmm
Please
Stay
I want you I need you oh God
Don’t
Take These beautiful things that I’ve got
Please stay
I want you I need you oh God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Please don’t take,
I found my mind I’m feeling sane
It’s been a while but I’m finding my faith
If everything’s good and it’s great why do I sit and wait till it’s gone
Oh I’ll tell ya I know I’ve got enough
I got peace,
And I got love,
But I’m up at night thinking I just might lose it all
Please stay
I want you I need you oh God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Please stay
I want you I need you oh god
I need
These beautiful things that I’ve got
