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I See A Boat In The River

Boney M

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I See A Boat In The River by Boney M in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C   F   G   C  [x4]

Verse
He LefCt On A Boat Just To Follow A Dream                G​
He Had To Find YouC Can't Hold A Man
When He Follows A Dream That's On GHis Mind                    C​

Hook
I See A Boat OCn The River, It'sF Sailing Away    G       C​
Down To The Ocean, WherFe To I Can't Say   G              C​
BoaCt On The River, ItF's Sailing Away  G      C​
Down To The Ocean, WherFe To I Can't Say   G              C​

Verse 2
I WaiteCd For Him Such A Very Long Time,                G​
Don't Know What For 'Cause IC Should Have Known
When He Left On The Boat We'll MeetG No More                      C​

Bridge
CBoat On The River, ItF's Sailing Away G       C​
Down To The Ocean, Where FTo I Can't Say BoaGt On The       C​
RivFer, You're Bound GFor The Sea,          C​
If You Should Find Him PFlease Greet Him From Me   G                    C​
TheCre Were People Who Came And Said It's Really A Shame,                          F​
Why Did HeG Take Off To Follow
Just A Dream BCut I Guess They Were Wrong,
In Life You're Sailing AlFong And Things Don't     G​
Turn Out As Simple As They Seem               C​
CBoat On The River, ItF's Sailing Away G       C​
Down To The Ocean, WherFe To I Can't Say    G               C​

Instruments 2
  C   F   G   C  [x2]

Outro
CBoat On The River, ItF's Sailing Away G       C​
Down To The Ocean, WherFe To I Can't Say FadGd              C​
Also available in: A (Original) 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: C, F, G

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: C, F, G

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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