Boats To Build - Guy Clark

Boats To Build

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C G Am F C G C
 
C F
It's time for a change
C F G
I'm tired of that same old same the same old words
Am Bb G
the same old lines the same old tricks and the same old rhymes
C F C F
Days precious days 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 G
I'm gonna build me a boat with these two hands
C F
It'll be a fair curve from a noble plan
Dm G
let the chips fall where they will cause
C G Am F C G C
I've got boats to build
C F
Sails are just like wings
C F G
The wind can make em sing songs of life
Am Bb G
Songs of hope songs to keep your dreams afloat
F G
I'm gonna build me a boat with these two hands
C F
It'll be a fair curve from a noble plan
Dm G
Let the chips fall where they will cause
C G Am F C G C
I've got boats to build
C F
Shores distant shores
C
There's where
F
I'm headed for
G Am
Got the stars to guide my way
Bb G
sail into the light of day
F G
I'm gonna build me a boat with these two hands
C F
It'll be a fair curve from a noble plan
Dm G
let the chips fall where they will cause
C G Am F C G C
I've got boats to build

How to play Boats To Build

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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.

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