Lifeboat
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Capo 3 G Bm Em C D)
A# Dm
All the little pieces of my heart
Gm
Flicker as they fall to the ground
Eb F A#
Perfectly askew just how I like
A# Dm
But you don't need a carry a searchlight
Gm
I can see them fine on my own
Eb F A#
Perfectly alone just how I like
Eb Dm
Save your scissors
Gm
for they are rusty now
Eb
I don't need a lighthouse
F
to try and show me how
A# Dm
I don't need a lifeboat
Gm
I'm learning how to swim
A# Dm
It may look like I'm drowning
Gm Eb
But I'm learning how to live
A# Dm
I don't need your rescue
Gm Eb
for I'm okay now
A# Dm
I can see the shoreline
Gm Eb
So turn your lifeboat 'round
A# Dm Gm Eb
A# Dm
Even on my thoughts can be cloudy
Gm
Silver lines are always in sight
Eb F A#
Perfectly unclear just how I like
A# Dm
And I can guarantee me a sunrise
Gm
Even in the darkest of the nights
Eb F A#
Perfectly on time just how I like
Eb Dm
Save your scissors
Gm
for they are rusty now
Eb
I don't need a lighthouse
F
to try and show me how
A# Dm
I don't need a lifeboat
Gm
I'm learning how to swim
A# Dm
It may look like I'm drowning
Gm Eb
But I'm learning how to live
A# Dm
I don't need your rescue
Gm Eb
for I'm okay now
A# Dm
I can see the shoreline
Gm Eb
So turn your lifeboat 'round
Eb Dm
Save your scissors
Gm
for they are rusty now
Eb
I don't need a lighthouse
F
to try and show me how
A# Dm
I don't need a lifeboat
Gm
I'm learning how to swim
A# Dm
It may look like I'm drowning
Gm Eb
But I'm learning how to live
A# Dm
I don't need your rescue
Gm Eb
for I'm okay now
A# Dm
I can see the shoreline
Gm Eb
So turn your lifeboat 'round
How to play Lifeboat
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 G. 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.