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(Bb)I’d (Dm7)love to (G7)get you on a (Cm)slow boat to (C#dim7)Chi na,
(Bb)all to my (D7)self,
a (Eb)lone.
(Cm)Get you and (C#dim7)keep you in my (Bb)arms
ev er (D)more,
(C7)leave
(Gm7)all your (C9)lov ers
(Cm7)weep ing on the (F9)far a (Gb9)way (F9)shore.
(Bb)Out
(Dm7)on the (G7)brin y
with a (Cm)moon
big and (C#dim7)shin y,
(Bb)melt
ing your (D7)heart
of (Eb)stone,
(Cm7)I’d
love to (Ab7)get you
(A7)on a (Bb)slow
(Ab7)boat to (G7)Chi na,
(C7)all
to my (Cm7)self,
(B)a
(Bb)lone.
(Bb)I’d
(Dm7)love to (G7)get you
on a (Cm)slow
boat to (C#dim7)Chi na,
(Bb)all
to my (D7)self,
a (Eb)lone.
(Cm)Get
you and (C#dim7)keep you
in my (Bb)arms
ev er (D)more,
(C7)leave
(Gm7)all your (C9)(lov lies)
(Cm7)weep ing on the (F9)far a (Gb9)way (F9)shore.
(Bb)Out
(Dm7)on the (G7)brin y
with a (Cm)moon big and (C#dim7)shin y,
(Bb)melt ing your (D7)heart
of (Eb)stone,
(Cm7)I’d love to (Ab7)get you
(A7)on a (Bb)slow (Ab7)boat to (G7)Chi na,
(C7)all to my (Cm7)self, (B)a
(Bb)lone.
(Bb)lone.
There is no (Bb)verse
to this song,
’cause I don’t (Bb)want to wait a (Edim7)mo ment too long
(Cm7)to (F7)say that (Bb)lone.
On A Slow Boat To China — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "On A Slow Boat To China" by Frank Loesser: 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, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “On A Slow Boat To China”
- What key is "On A Slow Boat To China" by Frank Loesser played in?
- On A Slow Boat To China 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 "On A Slow Boat To China"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On A Slow Boat To China" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "On A Slow Boat To China"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On A Slow Boat To China"?
- "On A Slow Boat To China" was originally performed by Frank Loesser. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On A Slow Boat To China"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, Ab7, B7, Bb, C, C#dim7, C7, C9, +11 more.
- What other songs by Frank Loesser can I play here?
- Try "I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE", "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (from 'Guys and Dolls')", "I Don't Want To Walk Without You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "On A Slow Boat To China" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "On A Slow Boat To China" by Frank Loesser. 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 "On A Slow Boat To China" 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 "On A Slow Boat To China" 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.