Boy Inside The Boat Chords
Boy Inside The Boat by Craig Cardiff is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C with a capo on the 3st fret. It uses the chords C, G, Am7 and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1:
C G
About the almost’s and the should’ves
Am7 F
The could’ves and the can’ts
C G
The moments you wish you picked
Am7 F
With your heart and not your head
C G
I’ll do my best to tell you
Am7 F
Sing it simply and explain
C G
How it’s extra to light the candles
F
But no charge for the rain
Interlude: C, G, Am7, F X2
verse 2:
C G
We found the boy inside the boat
Am7 F
The week rita left the band
C G
Richard left the party
Am7 F
Took freedom by the hand
C G
We learned the louder they yell,
Am7 F
The less likely they understand,
C G
So please be gentle with them,
Am7
Be gentle with yourself.
G C F C
Hold me a seat i’ll be there soon
G Am7
I’ve starved the heart
F C
Gave the head too much room
G C
We do our best to number,
F C
Make up stories to explain
G Am7
It’s always extra to light the candle
F
No charge for the rain
Interlude: C, G, Am7, F X2
verse 3:
C G
The sandwich board bullies jeered
Am7 F
As henry left the stage.
C G
I find their convictions curious
Am7 F
From this side of the cage.
C G
Did the universe reveal herself?
Am7 F
Did she make herself known?
C G
Were you too busy? too important?
Am7
To look up from the phone?
G C F C
Hold me a seat i’ll be there soon
G Am7
I’ve starved the heart
F C
Gave the head too much room
G C
We do our best to number,
F C
Make up stories to explain
G Am7
It’s always extra to light the candle
F
No charge for the rain
Interlude: C, G, Am7, F X2
verse 4:
C G
In the terminal he reflected,
Am7 F
All defenses laid down
C G
Figured a week at mayo
Am7 F
Would lighten the crown.
C G
Craving offered comfort,
Am7 F
Held tight his hand
C G
She’s dangerous in her friendship
Am7
Because she understands.
G C
Best to know her better,
F C
Put your head inside her mouth
G Am7
Making friends with your monsters
F C
Is what sorts them out.
G C
We do our best to number,
F C
Make up stories to explain
G Am7
It’s always extra to light the candle
F
No charge for the rain
Interlude: C, G, Am7, F X2
Verse 5:
C G
It’s dark in here i’m wondering
Am7 F
Are these people leaning or in love?
C G
And do we even know
Am7
Which it is until it’s gone?
C G Am7 F
The condition is fragile, be careful going in
C G Am7
The future’s uncertain, enjoy everything
G C F C
Hold me a seat i’ll be there soon
G Am7
I’ve starved the heart
F C
Gave the head too much room
G Am7
We do our best to number,
F C
Make up stories to explain
G Am7
It’s always extra to light the candle
F C
No charge for the rain