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Riverboat chords by
Lee Dorsey
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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Big wheel
A
A

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Bb
Bb

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just keep on turnin'
A
A

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And the fire just keep on burnin'
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Bb
Bb

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A
A

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Big boat just keep on chuggin'
Bb
Bb

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A
A

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And we just keep on hoppin'
D
D

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Bb
Bb

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Time dies trying to fly by,

got a grain of luck in our eye
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Bb
Bb

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On land they fight man to man,
D
D

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trying to beat each other
Am
Am

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A
A

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Bb
Bb

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if they can

Riverboat does the keep on chugging,
F
F

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and we just keep right on
G
G

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Am
Am

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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hugging
D
D

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A
A

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We got love, yes we have,
D
D

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F
F

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D
D

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rain just to keep on pouring,
Bb
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G
G

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D
D

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love just to keep on growing,

opportunity knocking,
Bb
Bb

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D
D

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big boat just to keep rocking,
G
G

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Bb
Bb

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riverboat just to keep on chugging,
F
F

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Listen, and we just keep right on hug
G
G

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Am
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D
D

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gin' and kissin', oh

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A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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Bb
Bb

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F
F

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D
D

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F
F

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Mmm, yeah
Bb
Bb

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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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Oh, yeah
F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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F#m
F#m
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D
D

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G
G

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D

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F
F

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G

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Big wheel just to keep on turnin'
Bb
Bb

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D
D

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Fire just to keep on burnin'
F
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D

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Big boat just to keep on rockin'
Bb
Bb

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D

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Bb
Bb

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G
G

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Opportunity just keep on knockin'
Bb
Bb

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Riverboat keep on chuggin', listen
F
F

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And we just keep right on
G
G

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huggin' and kissin'
Am
Am

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D

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Oh, we got love,
A
A

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D
D

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Bb
Bb

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yes we have
D
D

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Bb
Bb

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D
D

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Bb
Bb

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Oh yeah

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D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • A

  • Bb

  • Bm

    2

  • Am

  • F

  • G

  • F#dim

    4

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Riverboat by Lee Dorsey is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Riverboat are Eb, Gm, Bb, Cb, Cm, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Gm, Bb, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Riverboat is approximately 125 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Riverboat. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Lee Dorsey.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Riverboat to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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