Blue Canoe
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Eadd9 F#m A E x2
E
Ridin' round the county drinkin' from a jar
F#m
big blue canoe up on top of the car
A
hop in darlin' don't be a stranger
E
sit back and relax cause we ain't in no danger-er
Eadd9 F#m A
E
Well, Bugaloosa spells trouble to me
F#m
Rather stay out here under the trees with the
A
wind on the lake stars in the skies what
E F#m
Else do ya need to make you feel high
A
I wanna rii-iide
E F#m
With youuuuuu
A
In my blue
E F#m
Canoooo-ooh-ooh-ooe
A F#m
Baby let's go ridin'
A F#m
Slippin' and a slidin'
A
In my Blue Canooooooe
Eadd9 F#m A
E
You bring the ice chest and I'll get the bait
F#m
Meet me at the lake and don't be late cause I was
A
Hanging around draggin' me down I gotta
E
Get behind the wheel and get the hell out of town
E
Too many people too many cars
F#m
Too many nights and too many bars
A
My noggin's gettin soggy and my spirits are saggin'
E
Time to take a ride in my blue water wagon
A
I wanna rii-iide
E F#m
With youuuuuu
A
In my blue
E F#m
Canoooo-ooh-ooh-ooe
A F#m
Baby let's go ridin'
A F#m
Slippin' and a slidin'
A
In my Blue Canooooooe
Eadd9 F#m A E x2
How to play Blue Canoe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eadd9. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.