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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 G

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

G C
G C

Verse 1
If GI Were A CShip G   C​
I'd GSail To Your CShore  G   C​
Just To GSee My True CLove G   C​
The One I GAdoreC    G   C​
I Would GPart All These CProvinces G   C​
In My Paper GBoatC   G   C​
And I'd GKiss CYou And Kiss You And GKiss CYou G   C​
'Til We GBoth CJust GFloCat

Verse 2
If GI Were A CBird G  C​
I'd GSing Out Your CName G  C​
Perched High GUp On My CBranchG   C​
And I'd GHope That You CCame  G   C​
I Would GSpread Both My CWings G   C​
And I'd GTake To The CSky   G   C​
I Would GBear All The CWind And The GRain C​
Just To Be GBy Your CSide  G   C​

Verse 3
If GI Were A CSong G    C​
I'd Be In GJust The Right CKey G   C​
I'd Be GAll The Best CInstruments G   C​
In GSweet HarmCony  G    C​
Oh I'd GPlay Oh So CLoudly   G​
In CHopes That You GHeard C    G    C​
Because GMusic Is CLove    G   C​
In GSearch Of The CWords  G   C​
Yes, GMusic Is CLove  G   C​
In GSearch Of The CWords  G   C​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Were A Ship?

The chords for If I Were A Ship are: G, Em, C

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: G, Em, C

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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