Learn to play "Boats" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Boats" smoothly on your ukulele.
G Am7 G C Ol' Joe's got a Boston whaler He bought in Key Biscane He swears since the day he's got her She's been nothing but a pain Am When the sun's at his back And the winds in his face D It's just him and the wheel Am He wouldn't take a million for the D Way it makes him feel Chorus: G C Boats G C Vessels of freedom G D Harbors of healing C Boats Newport is where John hung his hat Till he lost his wife Jo Now forty feet of sail antique Is where Ol' John calls home He watched his life pass before his eyes In the middle of a hurricane Came out alive on the other side That's where "the other side" got its name Chorus Twenty years of a landlocked job Was all that tom could take Sitting at his desk All alone and depressed Says this just can't be my fate Went home that night and told his wife You can tell all of your friends It's been real but it ain't been fun Gonna get us one of them Chorus Vessels of freedom Boats | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsAm Am7 C D G B Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Boats" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Boats" by Kenny Chesney.