C G F C
I am a sailor and you’re my first mate,
Am Em F G
we signed on together we coupled our fate.
F Em F C
We hauled up our anchor determined not to fail,
C G F C
for the hearts’ treasure together we set sail.
C G F C
With no maps to guide us we steered our own course
Am Em F G
we rode out the storms when the winds were gale force.
F Em F C
We sat out the doldrums in patience and hope,
C G F C
working together we learned how to cope.
Em Am Em Am
Life is an ocean and love is a boat,
Dm F G
in troubled waters it keeps us afloat.
F G Em Am Em
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you,
F G C
now gathered round us we have our own crew.
C G F C
Together we’re in this relationship,
Am Em F G
we’ve built it with care to last the whole trip.
F Em F C
Our true destination’s not marked on any chart,
C G F C
we’re navigating for the shores of the heart.
Em Am Em Am
Life is an ocean and love is a boat,
Dm F G
in troubled waters it keeps us afloat.
F G Em Am Em
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you,
F G C
now gathered round us we have our own crew.
Em Am Em Am
Life is an ocean and love is a boat,
Dm F G
in troubled waters it keeps us afloat.
F G Em Am Em
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you,
F G C
now gathered round us we have our own crew.