The Boatman
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Verse:
Gm D# F
Well it was yoyo, I suppose,
Gm Edim
I play like fashion comes and goes.
D# D/F# D
I can't set my mind on you.
Gm D# F
Yes I lied about those lovers,
Gm Edim
that they were just some kind of cover
D# D/F# D
for the nights we used to share.
Pre-Chorus
D A Gm D# A#
I've seen this water a lot before,
still I cross it once more.
[Refrão]
Gm D#
I shook the hand of the boatman
F F#dim Gm F
who would take me back along the bridges I burnt
Edim
the bridges I burnt
D# D/F# D
the bridges I burnt by now
Verse:
There are taking bets,
living all around our bed,
for I can't see my thoughts on you.
And I reduced them to a scratch.
You know, just some pre-fucked-up match
for the nights we used to share.
But I don't believe I care.
Chorus:
I shook the hand of the boatman
who would take me back along the bridges I burnt
the bridges I burnt
the bridges I burnt by now
How to play The Boatman
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 Gm. 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.