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If I Were A Ship

Hey Ocean!

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If I Were A Ship by Hey Ocean! in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 2010s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D Bm G D

D G
D G

Verse 1
If DI Were A GShip D   G​
I'd DSail To Your GShore  D   G​
Just To DSee My True GLove D   G​
The One I DAdoreG    D   G​
I Would DPart All These GProvinces D   G​
In My Paper DBoatG   D   G​
And I'd DKiss GYou And Kiss You And DKiss GYou D   G​
'Til We DBoth GJust DFloGat

Verse 2
If DI Were A GBird D  G​
I'd DSing Out Your GName D  G​
Perched High DUp On My GBranchD   G​
And I'd DHope That You GCame  D   G​
I Would DSpread Both My GWings D   G​
And I'd DTake To The GSky   D   G​
I Would DBear All The GWind And The DRain G​
Just To Be DBy Your GSide  D   G​

Verse 3
If DI Were A GSong D    G​
I'd Be In DJust The Right GKey D   G​
I'd Be DAll The Best GInstruments D   G​
In DSweet HarmGony  D    G​
Oh I'd DPlay Oh So GLoudly   D​
In GHopes That You DHeard G    D    G​
Because DMusic Is GLove    D   G​
In DSearch Of The GWords  D   G​
Yes, DMusic Is GLove  D   G​
In DSearch Of The GWords  D   G​

Outro
D Bm G D
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Were A Ship?

The chords for If I Were A Ship are: D, Bm, G

What is the original key of If I Were A Ship?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing If I Were A Ship?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play If I Were A Ship in another key?

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

Can If I Were A Ship be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play If I Were A Ship on ukulele?

Chord If I Were A Ship can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in If I Were A Ship?

If I Were A Ship uses 3 chords: D, Bm, G

What is the easiest way to play If I Were A Ship?

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 If I Were A Ship released in?

If I Were A Ship was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If I Were A Ship?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If I Were A Ship 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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