I See A Boat On The River
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Intro: A D E A
A D E A
A E
He left on a boat just to follow a dream
E A
He had to find
A F#m E
You can't hold a man when he follows a dream
E A
That's on his mind
[Refrão]
A D E A
I see a boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
A D E A
Boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
A E
I waited for him such a very long time
E A
Don't know what for
A F#m E
'cause I should have known when he left on the boat
E A
We'll meet no more
[Refrão]
A D E A
I see a boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
A D E A
Boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
Solo: A D E A
A D E A
[Refrão]
A D E A
Boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
A D E A
Boat on the river, you're bound for the sea
A D E A
If you should find him, please greet him from me
A D
There were people who came and said it's really a shame
E A
Why did he take off to follow just a dream
A D
But I guess they were wrong in life you're sailing along
E A
And things don't turn out as simple as they seem
[Refrão]
A D E A
Boat on the river, you're bound for the sea
A D E A
If you should find him, please greet him from me
A D E A
I see a boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
Solo: A D E A
A D E A
[Refrão]
A D E A
I see a boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
A D E A
I see a boat on the river, it's sailing away
A D E A
Down to the ocean, where to I can't say
A D E A
Boat on the river, you're bound for the sea
A D E A
If you should find him, please greet him from me
A D E A
I see a boat on the river, it's sailing away
A
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How to play I See A Boat On The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.