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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 E

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

Verse
He LefEt On A Boat Just To Follow A Dream                B​
He Had To Find YouE Can't Hold A Man
When He Follows A Dream That's On BHis Mind                    E​

Hook
I See A Boat OEn The River, It'sA Sailing Away    B       E​
Down To The Ocean, WherAe To I Can't Say   B              E​
BoaEt On The River, ItA's Sailing Away  B      E​
Down To The Ocean, WherAe To I Can't Say   B              E​

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

Bridge
EBoat On The River, ItA's Sailing Away B       E​
Down To The Ocean, Where ATo I Can't Say BoaBt On The       E​
RivAer, You're Bound BFor The Sea,          E​
If You Should Find Him PAlease Greet Him From Me   B                    E​
TheEre Were People Who Came And Said It's Really A Shame,                          A​
Why Did HeB Take Off To Follow
Just A Dream BEut I Guess They Were Wrong,
In Life You're Sailing AlAong And Things Don't     B​
Turn Out As Simple As They Seem               E​
EBoat On The River, ItA's Sailing Away B       E​
Down To The Ocean, WherAe To I Can't Say    B               E​

Instruments 2
  E   A   B   E  [x2]

Outro
EBoat On The River, ItA's Sailing Away B       E​
Down To The Ocean, WherAe To I Can't Say FadBd              E​
Also available in: A (Original) C D 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: E, A, B

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: E, A, B

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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