Other arrangements of Get On The Boat
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(Cm7)Look out side Ur win dow; peo ple tell me now what U c 2 a com ing up the moun tain that will 4 a (G7#5)new phi los o (Cm7)phy.
Ev ’ry sin gle col or, ev ’ry race and ev ’ry creed, light.
look in’ 4 the truth, U’all, that’s that’s gon na (G7#5)set some bod y (Cm7)free.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat,
get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
(Cm7)All a cross the na tion peo ple do ing now what they can 2 a void the trib u la tion that will b a (G7#5)great through out the (Cm7)land.
Ev ’ry thing in dark ness must ’ry come out in 2 the light.
When we love each oth er that’s the on ly (G7#5)way it’s gon’ b (Cm7)right.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat,
get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
(Ab5)(We were meant 2 live 2 geth er (G)un der neath the sun.
(Ab5)I can’t think of noth ing bet ter.
(G7#5)Don’t U wan na come?
Get on the boat.
Nev er mind what time it is; the par ty’s just be gun.
No te a le jes de es te mo (G7#5)men to de in (Cm7)spir a ción.
U can let Ur hair down and let the mu sic move Ur feet.
Pan a ma ma bring the dra ma, (G7#5)danc in’ 2 the (Cm7)beat.
Ma ce o!
Nev er mind what time it is; the par ty’s just be gun.
No te a le jes de es te mo (G7#5)men to de in (Cm7)spir a ción.
U can let Ur hair down and let the mu sic move Ur feet.
Pan a ma ma bring the dra ma, (G7#5)danc in’ 2 the (Cm7)beat.
Ma ce o!
(Ab5)What’s the harm in lis t’ning to the hope ful words we say?
(Ab5)If it moves Ur heart, U know U bet ter get in with out de lay.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat, now.
We got room 4 a hun dred more.
(G7#5)Dance 2 the (Cm7)beat.
(G7#5)Dance 2 the (Cm7)beat.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
(Ab5)(We were meant 2 live 2 geth er (G)un der neath the sun.
(Ab5)I can’t think of noth ing bet ter.
(G7#5)Don’t U wan na come?) Get on the boat.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
(G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get On The Boat — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Get On The Boat" by Prince: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 104 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Get On The Boat”
- What key is "Get On The Boat" by Prince played in?
- Get On The Boat is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Get On The Boat"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Get On The Boat" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Get On The Boat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Get On The Boat"?
- "Get On The Boat" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Get On The Boat"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Abpow, Cm, Cm7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Get On The Boat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Get On The Boat" by Prince. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Get On The Boat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Get On The Boat" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.