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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 D

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

Verse
He LefDt On A Boat Just To Follow A Dream                A​
He Had To Find YouD Can't Hold A Man
When He Follows A Dream That's On AHis Mind                    D​

Hook
I See A Boat ODn The River, It'sG Sailing Away    A       D​
Down To The Ocean, WherGe To I Can't Say   A              D​
BoaDt On The River, ItG's Sailing Away  A      D​
Down To The Ocean, WherGe To I Can't Say   A              D​

Verse 2
I WaiteDd For Him Such A Very Long Time,                A​
Don't Know What For 'Cause ID Should Have Known
When He Left On The Boat We'll MeetA No More                      D​

Bridge
DBoat On The River, ItG's Sailing Away A       D​
Down To The Ocean, Where GTo I Can't Say BoaAt On The       D​
RivGer, You're Bound AFor The Sea,          D​
If You Should Find Him PGlease Greet Him From Me   A                    D​
TheDre Were People Who Came And Said It's Really A Shame,                          G​
Why Did HeA Take Off To Follow
Just A Dream BDut I Guess They Were Wrong,
In Life You're Sailing AlGong And Things Don't     A​
Turn Out As Simple As They Seem               D​
DBoat On The River, ItG's Sailing Away A       D​
Down To The Ocean, WherGe To I Can't Say    A               D​

Instruments 2
  D   G   A   D  [x2]

Outro
DBoat On The River, ItG's Sailing Away A       D​
Down To The Ocean, WherGe To I Can't Say FadAd              D​
Also available in: A (Original) C 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: D, G, A

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: D, G, A

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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