Slow Boat
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CAPO: 4
Intro: G C G-Gadd9-G-Gadd9-C Cadd9-Cadd9-C
G C
Wouldn't it be nice if we could take a trip?
G D C
Maybe head down to the ocean?
Am7 Bm
For just once in our lives
Em Dsus2/A
Leave the world behind
A7 D7 D
And just chase a crazy notion
[Refrão]
G Am G C
In a slow boat, just you and me together
D Em Am D7
Nothing else to push us but the wind
G Am G C
In a slow boat, who knows what we'll discover
Em C G
We might even find each other again
INTERLUDE: G C G-Gadd9-G-Gadd9-C Cadd9-Cadd9-C
G C
Forget about the house, forget about the job
G D C
Drop the kids off at your mothers
Am7 Bm
In just a couple of days
Em Dsus2/A
We could be amazed
A7 D7 D
And even find time to be lovers
[Refrão]
G Am G C
In a slow boat, just you and me together
D Em Am D7
Nothing else to push us but the wind
G Am G C
In a slow boat, who knows what we'll discover
Em C G
We might even find each other again
Instrumental: G Am G C D Em Am D7
G Am G C
In a slow boat, who knows what we'll discover
Em C G
We might even find each other again (in a slow boat)
OUTRO: G-Gadd9-G-Gadd9-C Cadd9 G
How to play Slow Boat
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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.