Boat On The River
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Intro:
Gm Cm Gm A
Gm Cm Gm A
Gm
take me back to my boat on the river
F D7
i need to go down,i need to calm down
Gm
take me back to my boat on the river
F Gm
And i won't cry out anymore
Gm
Time stands still as i gaze in her waters
F D7
she eases me down, touching me gently
Gm
With the waters that flow past my boat on the river
F Gm
So i won't cry out anymore
F
oh the river is wide
D7 Gm C
the river it touches my life like the waves on the sand
Cm Gm
And all roads lead to tranquility Base
A D7
Where the frown on my face disappears
Gm
take me back to my boat on the river
F Gm
And i won't cry out anymore
F
Oh the river is deep
D7 Gm C
the river it touches my life like the waves on the sand
Cm Gm
And all roads lead to tranquility Base
A D7
Where the frown on my face disappears
Gm
take me back to my boat on the river
F D7
I need to go down, I need to come down
Gm
take me back to my boat on the river
F Gm
And i won't cry out anymore
F Gm
And i won't cry out anymore
D7 Gm
And i won't cry out anymore
How to play Boat On The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.