The Boat Song
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Intro: C Em Dm Am G
Verse 1:
C Em
We packed our bags and said farewell
Dm Am G
untied the knot and raised the sail
C Em
We threw our hearts into the sea
Dm Am G
Forgot all of our memories
Verse 2:
C Em
The wind was sweet and smelled of home
Dm Am G
The sea was rough and felt unknown
C Em
Escaping shores of lunacy
Dm Am
Dawn light, twilight, infinity
[Refrão]
Bbdim G F Em
Can we keep our baring straight
Am G C
Or will we be blown off course
F Am
Are we instruments of fate ?
Am G C
Do we really have a choice ?
Instrumental: C Em Dm Am G
Verse 3:
C Em
A voice whispers in the gales
Dm Am G
Like in the songs and childhood tales
C Em
Where krakens raging in the sea
Dm Am
Crack ships into a million pieces
[Refrão]
Bbdim G F Em
Can we keep our baring straight
Am G C
Or will we be blown off course
F Am
Are we instruments of fate ?
Am G C
Do we really have a choice ?
Instrumental: C Em Dm Am (x6) G
Outro:
C Em
We threw our hearts into the sea
Dm Am
Forgot all of our memories
How to play The Boat Song
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.