Boat Song

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To play the Easy Chords for Boat Song, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [Bbdim] [G] [F] [Em] [Am] [G] [C] [F] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [Bbdim] [G] [F] [Em] [Am] [G] [C] [F] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am] [G] [C] [Em] [Dm] [Am]

[C]We packed our [Em]bags and said farewell
[Dm]Untied the knot [Am]and raised the sail
[G]We threw our [C]hearts into the sea
[Em]Forgot all [Dm]of our memories
[Am]The wind was sweet [G]and smelled of home
[C]The sea was [Em]rough and felt unknown
[Dm]Escaping shores [Am]of lunacy
[G]Dawn light, [C]twilight, infinity

[C]Can we keep [Em]our bearing straight?
[Dm]Or will we [Am]be blown off course?
[G]Are we [C]instruments of fate?
[Em]Or do we [Dm]really have a choice?
[Am]♪
[G]A voice whispers [C]in the gales
[Em]Like in the [Dm]songs and childhood tales
[Am]Where krakens raging [G]in the sea
[C]Crack ships into [Em]a million pieces
[Dm]Oh, can we [Am]keep our bearing straight?
[G]Or will we [C]be blown off course?
[Em]Are we [Dm]instruments of fate?
[Am]Do we really [Bbdim]have a choice?
[G]♪
[F]We threw our [Em]hearts into the sea
[Am]Forgot all [G]of our memories

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Boat Song

Released 2013

Genre

Chamber Chamber Pop

Songwriter Woodkid

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Chamber

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Boat Song by Woodkid is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Em (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Boat Song by Woodkid: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

III – v – iv – i – VII – Bbdim – VI

Song chords:

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C Em Dm Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G Bbdim F

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Bbdim)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: III – v – iv – i – VII – Bbdim – VI • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Boat Song (Woodkid)?

To play the Easy Chords for Boat Song, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Boat Song?

The original recording key for Boat Song by Woodkid is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Boat Song

Released 2013

Genre

Chamber Chamber Pop

Songwriter Woodkid

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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