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Boat chords by
Ed Sheeran
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2023•Pop•630 views•
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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D
D

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Came in for the embers
C
C

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Stayed out for the breeze
Em
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D
D

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I need to feel elements to remind me
C
C

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There's beauty when it's bleak
Em
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D
D

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Stuck out long before
C
C

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lights down
Pre-chorus 1

Why do I breathe? Oh, I
C
C

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(know)
G
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D
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C
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The more that I love, the less that I feel
G
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D
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C
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The times that I jumped never were real
G
G

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D
D

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C
C

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They say that all scars will heal, but I know
Em
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D
D

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C
C

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Maybe I won't
Chorus 1
G
G

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But the waves
D
D

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C
C

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won't break my boat
G
G

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But the waves
D
D

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C
C

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won't brеak my boat
Verse 2
Em
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The stones crash
D
D

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on the boardwalk
C
C

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Thе wind rush through the trees
Em
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I keep my eyes peeled
D
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The memories always fall short
C
C

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Of what we could've been
Em
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D
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Left out long before last call
C
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What do I need? Oh, I
Pre-chorus 2
C
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(know)
G
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D
D

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C
C

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The more that I love, the less that I feel
G
G

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D
D

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C
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The times that I jumped never were real
G
G

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D
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C
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They say that all scars will heal, but I know
Em
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D
D

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C
C

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Maybe I won't
Chorus 2
G
G

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But the waves
D
D

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C
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won't break my boat
G
G

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But the waves
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D

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C
C

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won't brеak my boat
G
G

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But the waves
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D

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C
C

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won't break my boat
G
G

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But the waves
D
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C
C

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won't brеak my boat
C
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Outro 1
G
G

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Am
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C
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The more that I love, the less that I feel
G
G

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Am
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C
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The times that I jumped never were real
G
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Am
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C
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They say that all scars will heal, but I know
Em
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D
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C
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Maybe I won't
G
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And the waves
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C
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won't break my boat

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Am

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Boat by Ed Sheeran is B major.

The primary chords used in Boat are G#m, F#, B/D#, E, B, C#7sus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, F#, B/D#, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Boat is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Boat using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ed Sheeran.

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