The Sky Boat Song
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(Original in key of B)
Intro: Am F Am G7, Em C Am C G7
[Refrão]C Am Dm7 G7 Em C Am C G7
Speed, bonnie boat , like a bird on the wing, onward, the sailors cry.
C Am Dm7 G7 C F C
Carry the lad that`s born to be King, over the sea to Skye.
V 1
Am Dm Am F Am
Through the waves leap, soft shall ye sleep, ocean`s a royal bed.
Am Dm Am F Am G7
Rocked in the deep, Flora will keep watch by your weary head.
[Refrão]C Am Dm7 G7 Em C Am C G7
Speed, bonnie boat , like a bird on the wing, onward, the sailors cry.
C Am Dm7 G7 C F C
Carry the lad that`s born to be King, over the sea to Skye.
V 2
Am Dm Am F Am
Many`s the lad, fought on that day, well the claymore could wield.
Am Dm Am F Am G#7
When the night came, silently lay, dead on Culloden`s field.
(+ 1 Semitone)
[Refrão]C# A#m D#m7 G#7 Fm C# A#m C# G#7
Speed, bonnie boat , like a bird on the wing, onward, the sailors cry.
C# A#m D#m7 G#7 C# F# C#
Carry the lad that`s born to be King, over the sea to Skye.
V 3
A#m D#m A#m F# A#m
Burned are our homes, exile and death, scatter the loyal men.
A#m D#m A#m F# A#m G#7
Yet, o`er the sword, cool in the sheath, Charlie will come again.
[Refrão]C# A#m D#m7 G#7 Fm C# A#m C# G#7
Speed, bonnie boat , like a bird on the wing, onward, the sailors cry.
C# A#m D#m7 G#7 C# F# C#
Carry the lad that`s born to be King, over the sea to Skye. (Slowing)
Outro: C# F# C#
How to play The Sky 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 B. 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.