The Voyage Chords
The Voyage by Christy Moore is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G, F, Am, Em and Dm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C G F C
I am a sailor and you’re my first mate,
Am Em F G
we signed on together we coupled our fate.
F Em F C
We hauled up our anchor determined not to fail,
C G F C
for the hearts’ treasure together we set sail.
C G F C
With no maps to guide us we steered our own course
Am Em F G
we rode out the storms when the winds were gale force.
F Em F C
We sat out the doldrums in patience and hope,
C G F C
working together we learned how to cope.
Em Am Em Am
Life is an ocean and love is a boat,
Dm F G
in troubled waters it keeps us afloat.
F G Em Am Em
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you,
F G C
now gathered round us we have our own crew.
C G F C
Together we’re in this relationship,
Am Em F G
we’ve built it with care to last the whole trip.
F Em F C
Our true destination’s not marked on any chart,
C G F C
we’re navigating for the shores of the heart.
Em Am Em Am
Life is an ocean and love is a boat,
Dm F G
in troubled waters it keeps us afloat.
F G Em Am Em
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you,
F G C
now gathered round us we have our own crew.
Em Am Em Am
Life is an ocean and love is a boat,
Dm F G
in troubled waters it keeps us afloat.
F G Em Am Em
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you,
F G C
now gathered round us we have our own crew.