Key: Eb Β· Capo: 1st fret Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: D, G, A, F#m7 Β· Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] D G 3x A A [Verse 1] D G I wanna take you somewhere D G You can only get there by boat D G See the world through some salt air A Breathe it in, let it all go D G Talk about a trip worth taking D G Talk about some go with the flow D G If happy's a destination A I wanna get there by boat [Chorus] F#m7 G Well, I've seen God in the D middle of June A F#m7 Paintin' sunsets on the water G D Always makes me feel brand new A F#m7 Makes my worries all feel smaller G D Some say that Heaven's got a stairway A But when it's my time to go G By the grace of God A D G A G I'll be gettin' therΠ΅ by boat [Verse 2] D G Might sound a little crazy D G Don't want it if it don't float D G What you say we sell that ChΠ΅vy A 'Bout to run way outta road F#m7 A We'll find forever by boat, yeah [Chorus] F#m7 G Well, I've seen God in the D middle of June A F#m7 Paintin' sunsets on the water G D Always makes me feel brand new A F#m7 Makes my worries all feel smaller G D Some say that Heaven's got a stairway A But when it's my time to go G By the grace of God A F#m7 I'll be gettin' therΠ΅ by boat G Gettin' there, gettin' there D A F#m7 I'll be gettin' there by boat G A Gettin' there, gettin' there [Bridge] D G Talk about a trip worth taking D G Talk about some go with the flow D G Happy's the destination A And I wanna get there by boat [Chorus] F#m7 G D Yeah, I've seen God a time or two A F#m7 Paintin' sunsets on the water G D Always makes me feel brand new A F#m7 Makes my worries all feel smaller G D Some say that Heaven's got a stairway A But when it's my time to go G By the grace of God A D I'll be gettin' therΠ΅ by boat G Gettin' there, gettin' there D G D I'll be gettin' there by boat G A D Gettin' there, gettin' there
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 25th of June 2021, this track was released. This is a new song from Brian Kelleyβs new album Sunset State Of Mind.

Track Info
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- Song: By Boat
- Artist: Brian Kelley
- Written by Brian Kelley, Nicolle Galyon and Jimmy Robbins
- Album: Sunset State Of Mind
- Released Date: 25 June 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: Eb
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: D, G, A, F#m7
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D- xx0232 G β 320003 A β x02220 F#m7 β 102220 | D β 2220 G β 0232 A β 2100 F#m7 β 2420 |
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is By Boat in?
By Boat is in the key of Eb.
What chords do I need for By Boat?
You need D, G, A, F#m7 to play By Boat by Brian Kelley.
Do I need a capo for By Boat?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play By Boat by Brian Kelley.
How hard is By Boat to play on guitar?
By Boat by Brian Kelley is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.