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 B7= 021202
INTRO
A---D---A---E---A------------------------------
VERSE 1
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  AWe're sailing on a strange boat
heading for a strange shore
We're sailing on a Dstrange boat
heading for a Astrange shore
Carrying the Estrangest cargo
that was ever hauled aboardA  
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VERSE 2
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  AWe're sailing on a strange sea
blown by a strange wind
We're sailing on a Dstrange sea
blown by a Astrange wind
Carrying the Estrangest crew
that ever sinnedA  
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CHORUS
*******          
We're riding in a Dstrange car
we're followin' a F#mstrange star
We're climbing on the B7strangest ladder
that was ever there to Eclimb
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VERSE 3
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  AWe're living in a strange time
working for a strange goal
We're living in a Dstrange time
working for a Astrange goal
   EWe're turning flesh and body
into soulA  
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HARMONICA
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A  D  A  E  A   D  A

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The story behind the song

"Strange Boat" sails into the core of human experience, exploring the idea of life as a journey on a vessel that's both unfamiliar and deeply personal. It speaks to our shared imperfections and the way we are all "flesh and body," bound together in this mysterious voyage. Released on the album Fisherman's Blues, this song embodies The Waterboys' expansive sound, often called "The Big Music," which seeks to find a spiritual resonance in the everyday. It's a reflection on our shared humanity and the enigmatic path we all travel.

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Strange Boat

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F#m

= 021202

INTRO

A D A E A

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VERSE 1

********

We're sailing on a strange boat

heading for a strange shore

We're sailing on a strange boat

heading for a strange shore

Carrying the strangest cargo

that was ever hauled aboard

------------------------------------------

VERSE 2

********

We're sailing on a strange sea

blown by a strange wind

We're sailing on a strange sea

blown by a strange wind

Carrying the strangest crew

that ever sinned

------------------------------------------

CHORUS

*******

We're riding in a strange car

F#m

we're followin' a strange star

We're climbing on the strangest ladder

that was ever there to climb

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VERSE 3

********

We're living in a strange time

working for a strange goal

We're living in a strange time

working for a strange goal

We're turning flesh and body

into soul

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HARMONICA

**********

A D A E A D A

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