Boats To Build
Alan Jackson
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Tom : C
C F
It's time for a change
C F
I'm tired of that same ol same
G Am
The same ol words the same ol lines
Bb G
The same ol tricks and the same ol rhymes
C F
Days precious days
C F
Roll in and out like waves
G Am
I got boards to bend I got planks to nail
Bb G
I got charts to make I got seas to sail
[Refrão]
F
I'm gonna build me a boat
G
With these two hands
C
She?ll be a fair curve
F
From a noble plan
Dm7 G
Let the chips fall where they will
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C
Cause I've got boats to build
C F
Sails are just like wings
C F
The wind can make 'em sing
G Am
Songs of life songs of hope
Bb G
Songs to keep your dreams afloat
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C
Cause I've got boats to build
C F
Shores distant shores
C F
There?s where I'm headed for
G Am
I got the stars to guide my way
Bb G
Sail into the light of day
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[Próxima Parte]
Cause -
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C
Cause I've got boats to build
G C
I've got boats to build
G C
I've got boats to build
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