Other arrangements of Little Boat
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(Bbmaj7)My lit tle boat is like a note (B6)bounc (Bb6)ing (Em7)mer ri ly a (A7)long, hear it (Em7)splash ing up a (A7)song.
(Abmaj7)The sails are white, the sky is bright (A6)head (Ab6)ing (Dm7)out in to the (G7)blue with a (Dm7)crew of on ly (G7)two, (Gbmaj7)where we can share love’s salt y air (G6)on (Gb6)a (Cm7)lit tle par a (F7)dise that’s a (Cm7)float.
Not a (Dm7)care
have (G7#5)we in my (Cm7)lit
tle (F7#5)boat.
(Bbmaj7)The wind is still, we feel the thrill (B6)of (Bb6)a (Em7)voy age heav en (A7)bound, though we (Em7)on ly drift a (A7)round, (Abmaj7)warmed by the sun, two hearts as one (A6)beat (Ab6)ing (Dm7)with en chant ed (G7)bliss, melt ing (Dm7)in each oth er’s (G7)kiss.
(Gbmaj7)When day light ends and sly ly sends (G6)lit (Gb6)tle (Cm7)stars to twin kle (F7)bright ly a (Cm7)bove, it’s good (Dm7)bye
to (G7#5)my lit tle (Cm7)boat
of (F7#5)love.
(Bbmaj7)My lit tle boat is like a note (B6)bounc (Bb6)ing (Em7)mer ri ly a (A7)long, hear it (Em7)splash ing up a (A7)song.
(Abmaj7)The sails are white, the sky is bright (A6)head (Ab6)ing (Dm7)out in to the (G7)blue with a (Dm7)crew of on ly (G7)two, (Gbmaj7)where we can share love’s salt y air (G6)on (Gb6)a (Cm7)lit tle par a (F7)dise that’s a (Cm7)float.
Not a (Dm7)care
have (G7#5)we in my (Cm7)lit
tle (F7#5)boat.
(Bbmaj7)The wind is still, we feel the thrill (B6)of (Bb6)a (Em7)voy age heav en (A7)bound, though we (Em7)on ly drift a (A7)round, (Abmaj7)warmed by the sun, two hearts as one (A6)beat (Ab6)ing (Dm7)with en chant ed (G7)bliss, melt ing (Dm7)in each oth er’s (G7)kiss.
(Gbmaj7)When day light ends and sly ly sends (G6)lit (Gb6)tle (Cm7)stars to twin kle (F7)bright ly a (Cm7)bove, it’s good (Dm7)bye
to (G7#5)my lit tle (Cm7)boat
of (F7#5)love.
(Cm7)boat
of (F7#5)love.
Good (B9)bye,
(F)lit tle (Bbmaj9)boat.
Good (B9)bye,
(F)lit tle (Bb6/9)boat.
Little Boat — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Little Boat" by Buddy Kaye: 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 Bb, 128 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 “Little Boat”
- What key is "Little Boat" by Buddy Kaye played in?
- Little Boat is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Boat"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little 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 "Little Boat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Boat"?
- "Little Boat" was originally performed by Buddy Kaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Boat"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A6, A7, Ab6, Abmaj7, B6, B9, Bb6, Bbmaj7, +9 more.
- What other songs by Buddy Kaye can I play here?
- Try "Christmas Alphabet", "Little Boat". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Little Boat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Little Boat" by Buddy Kaye. 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 "Little Boat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Little 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.