Verse I
C G F C
I am a Sailor you're my first mate,
Am Em F G
We signed on together we coupled our fate,
F Em F C
Hauled up our anchors determined not to fail,
C G F C
For the hearts treasure together we set sail.
Verse II
C G F C
With no maps to guide us we steered our own course,
Am Em F G
Rode out the storms when the winds were gale force,
F Em F C
Sat out the doldrums in patience and hope,
C G F C
Working together we learned how to cope.
Chorus
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
When we started the voyage there was just me and you,
F G C
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew.
Verse III
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C G F C
Together we're in this relationship,
Am Em F G
We built it with care to last the whole trip,
F Em F C
Our true destination's not marked on any charts,
C G F C
We're navigating for the shores of the heart.
Chorus
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
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
Hmmmmmmmm hmmmmmm Hmmmmmmm hmmmmmmm,
Dm F G
Hmmm hm hmm hm hm hmmmmmmm hm
F G Em Am
hm hmm hmmm hmmmmmm hmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
F G C
hmmmm hm hm hm hm hmmmmmm hmmmmmm
Chorus
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
When we started the voyage there was just me and you,
F G C
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew.
*First time tabbing chords by ear so please don't be too harsh =]
thanks,
BFMVaholic
