Boats To Build
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C C C C
C F
It's time for a change
C F
I'm tired of that same ol same
G Am
The same ol words the same ol lines
Bb G
The same ol tricks and the same ol rhymes
C F
Days precious days
C F
Roll in and out like waves
G Am
I got boards to bend I got planks to nail
Bb G
I got charts to make I got seas to sail
F
I'm gonna build me a boat
G
With these two hands
C
She?ll be a fair curve
F
From a noble plan
Dm7 G
Let the chips fall where they will
C
Cause I've got boats to build
C F
Sails are just like wings
C F
The wind can make 'em sing
G Am
Songs of life songs of hope
Bb G
Songs to keep your dreams afloat
F
I'm gonna build me a boat
G
With these two hands
C
She?ll be a fair curve
F
From a noble plan
Dm7 G
Let the chips fall where they will
C
Cause I've got boats to build
C F
Shores distant shores
C F
There?s where I'm headed for
G Am
I got the stars to guide my way
Bb G
Sail into the light of day
F
I'm gonna build me a boat
G
With these two hands
C
She?ll be a fair curve
F
From a noble plan
Dm7 G
Let the chips fall where they will
Cause -
F
I'm gonna build me a boat
G
With these two hands
C
She?ll be a fair curve
F
From a noble plan
Dm7 G
Let the chips fall where they will
C
Cause I've got boats to build
G C
I've got boats to build
G C
I've got boats to build
How to play Boats To Build
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.