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I See A Boat In The River

Boney M

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I See A Boat In The River by Boney M

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A   D   E   A  [x4]

Verse
He LefAt On A Boat Just To Follow A Dream                E​
He Had To Find YouA Can't Hold A Man
When He Follows A Dream That's On EHis Mind                    A​

Hook
I See A Boat OAn The River, It'sD Sailing Away    E       A​
Down To The Ocean, WherDe To I Can't Say   E              A​
BoaAt On The River, ItD's Sailing Away  E      A​
Down To The Ocean, WherDe To I Can't Say   E              A​

Verse 2
I WaiteAd For Him Such A Very Long Time,                E​
Don't Know What For 'Cause IA Should Have Known
When He Left On The Boat We'll MeetE No More                      A​

Bridge
ABoat On The River, ItD's Sailing Away E       A​
Down To The Ocean, Where DTo I Can't Say BoaEt On The       A​
RivDer, You're Bound EFor The Sea,          A​
If You Should Find Him PDlease Greet Him From Me   E                    A​
TheAre Were People Who Came And Said It's Really A Shame,                          D​
Why Did HeE Take Off To Follow
Just A Dream BAut I Guess They Were Wrong,
In Life You're Sailing AlDong And Things Don't     E​
Turn Out As Simple As They Seem               A​
ABoat On The River, ItD's Sailing Away E       A​
Down To The Ocean, WherDe To I Can't Say    E               A​

Instruments 2
  A   D   E   A  [x2]

Outro
ABoat On The River, ItD's Sailing Away E       A​
Down To The Ocean, WherDe To I Can't Say FadEd              A​
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I See A Boat In The River?

The chords for I See A Boat In The River are: A, D, E

What is the original key of I See A Boat In The River?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing I See A Boat In The River?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play I See A Boat In The River in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I See A Boat In The River be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I See A Boat In The River on ukulele?

Chord I See A Boat In The River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I See A Boat In The River?

I See A Boat In The River uses 3 chords: A, D, E

What is the easiest way to play I See A Boat In The River?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I See A Boat In The River released in?

I See A Boat In The River was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I See A Boat In The River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I See A Boat In The River to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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