The Boat I Row chords by Tame Impala (Official Version)

GuitarPianoUkulele

Ebmaj7
Dsus4
Gm11
Cm7
Gm7
C
C/G
Eb
Gm/D
Cm6

Intro 1

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm11

Cm7

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm11

Cm7

Verse 1
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Many      ways to go
Gm7 
Cm7 
It's hard to self-assure
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
When everyone's a pro
Gm7 
C 
Sayin', "It's so obvious"
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
But really    they don't know     (they don't know)
Gm7 
Cm7 
Just like a monster
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
That is only      a shadow      (a shadow)
Gm7 
Cm7 
From which you're already run

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Interlude 1

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm7

Cm7

(nin')

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm7

C/G

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm7

Cm7

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm7

Cm7

Verse 2
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Easy,     I suppose
Gm7 
Cm7 
And even if    it takes though a
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Hundred-thousand goes
Gm7 
C 
The way's in front of me
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
'Cause that's the one I chose    (I chose)
Gm7 
Cm7 
It's always starin' at you
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
That's the boat I row      (I row)
Gm7 
Cm7 
And though it seems to be end

Chorus 1
Ebmaj7 
(less)
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Problems relentless
Cm7 
Ebmaj7 
I know I'm oblivious
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Bit overzealous
C 
Ebmaj7 
And possibly jealous
Dsus4 
Gm7 
I run 'til I'm breathless
Cm7 
Ebmaj7 
Tried to suppress it
Dsus4 
Gm7 
I couldn't bear it
Cm7 
So on- ward I go

Interlude 2

Gm/D

Cm6

Dsus4

Gm/D

Cm6

Gm/D

Cm6

Dsus4

Gm/D

Cm6

Verse 3
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Many      ways to go
Gm7 
Cm7 
It's hard to self-assure
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
When everyone's a pro
Gm7 
C 
Sayin', "It's so obvious"
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
But really    they don't know     (they don't know)
Gm7 
Cm7 
Just like a monster
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
That is only      a shadow      (a shadow)
Gm7 
Cm7 
From which you're already run

Interlude 3

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm7

Cm7

(nin')

Ebmaj7

Dsus4

Gm7

Chorus 2
Ebmaj7 
Endless
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Problems relentless
Cm7 
Ebmaj7 
I know I'm oblivious
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Bit overzealous
C 
Ebmaj7 
And possibly jealous
Dsus4 
Gm7 
I run 'til I'm breathless
Cm7 
Ebmaj7 
Tried to suppress it
Dsus4 
Gm7 
I couldn't bear it
Cm7 
So on- ward I go

Outro 1
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Cm7 
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Gm7 
C 
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Cm7 
Ebmaj7 
Dsus4 
Gm7 
Cm7 
[Fade out]

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Ebmaj7
Dsus4
Gm11
Cm7
Gm7
C
C/G
Eb
Gm/D
Cm6

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: G minorBPM: 76

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Ebmaj7: x-x-1-3-3-3
Dsus4: x-x-0-2-3-3
Gm11: 3-x-3-3-1-x
Cm7: x-3-5-3-4-x
Gm7: 3-5-3-3-3-3
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
C/G: 3-x-2-0-1-0
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Gm/D: x-x-0-3-3-3
Cm6: x-3-1-2-1-x

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This is the definitive original version of The Boat I Row by Tame Impala, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of G minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Tame Impala.