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KISS – Just A Boy (1981) | Track profile | Dork

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Music from “The Elder”
Just A Boy

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Just A Boy

Release date: 10th November 1981

From Music from “The Elder”

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"Just A Boy" is a track by KISS, from the album Music from “The Elder”, released 10th November 1981. Full lyrics are available below.

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Just A Boy

[Verse]

Who steers the ship through the stormy sea?

If hope is lost, then so are we

While some eyes search for one to guide us

Some are staring at me

[Chorus]

But I'm no hero

Though I wish I could be

For I am just a boy

Too young to be sailing

I am just a boy

And my future's unveiling

And I'm so frightened of failing

[Guitar solo]

While some eyes search for one to guide us

Some are staring at me

[Chorus]

But I'm no hero

Though I wish I could be

I am just a boy

Too young to be sailing

I am just a boy

And my future is unveiling

And I'm so frightened of failing

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1981

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Writer: Bob Ezrin, Paul Stanley
Producer: Bob Ezrin
Drums: Eric Carr
Bass Guitar: Gene Simmons
Guitar Solo: Paul Stanley
Lead Guitar: Ace Frehley
Lead Vocals: Paul Stanley
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen
Rhythm Guitar: Paul Stanley