No Boat No Aeroplane chords - Angus & Julia Stone Chords

No Boat No Aeroplane chords

            [Intro]
| Dsus2 | Dsus2 | F#m7  | F#m7  |
| Dsus2 | Dsus2 | F#m7  | F#m7  |
| Dsus2 | Dsus2 | F#m7  | F#m7  |
 
 
[Verse 1]
        Dsus2
Can you build me some stairs
F#m7
Up to the sky
          Dsus2
So when I breathe in that smoke
       F#m7
I'm so high
        Dsus2
Can you sew me some wings
   F#m7
So I can fly away
     Dsus2
So I never hit the bottom
         F#m7
When I'm riding my wave
        Dsus2
Can you drink up the sea

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   F#m7
So I can run away
           Dsus2
I'm in the middle of the ocean
        F#m7
With no boat, no aeroplane
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
        Dsus2
Can you make me a heart
   F#m7
So I can love someday
       Dsus2
'Cause right now I'm broken
        F#m7                A  Bm  F#m
And I'm not feeling so brave
 
 
[Chorus]
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
Eadd9
 My ride is with the wind
D   E        F#m7
 Is with the wind
 
 
[Instrumental]
| Dsus2 | Dsus2 | F#m7  | F#m7  |
 
 
[Verse 2]
        Dsus2
Can you build me a boat
   F#m7
So I can sail away
            Dsus2
'Cause everybody's got their problems
       F#m7
In and out all these days
        Dsus2
Can you kill me all these phones
        F#m7
So it's like it used to be
        Dsus2
Throw a rock at the window
   F#m7
Instead of you calling me
        Dsus2
Can you send me back in time
         F#m7
So I can kill the TV screen
         Dsus2
And I'll turn up the radio
          F#m7
And I'll steal Jack's magic beans
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
        Dsus2
Can you make me a heart
   F#m7
So I can love someday
       Dsus2
'Cause right now I'm broken
        F#m7                A  Bm  F#m
And I'm not feeling so brave
 
 
[Chorus]
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
   A        Bm       F#m
No boat, no aeroplane
Eadd9
 My ride is with the wind
D   E        F#m
 Is with the wind
 
 
[Outro]
D            F#m7
 Is with the wind
F#m7         D
 Is with the wind
D            F#m7
 Is with the wind
| Dsus2 | Dsus2 | F#m   |




How to play "No Boat No Aeroplane" by Angus & Julia Stone on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: Dsus2, F#m7
- Strumming: Use soft downstrokes to match the reflective mood of the intro.
- Play the sequence: Dsus2, Dsus2, F#m7, F#m7, and repeat.

[Verse 1]
- Chords: Dsus2, F#m7
- Playing Style: Maintain a steady rhythm with the Dsus2 and F#m7 chords.
- Nuance: Emphasize the bass note of each chord to create a fuller sound.

[Pre-Chorus]
- Chords: Dsus2, F#m7, A, Bm, F#m
- Strumming: Use a steady down-up strumming pattern. Emphasize downstrokes on the Dsus2 chord.
- Transitions: Practice smooth shifts between chords, focusing on the emotional build-up.

[Chorus]
- Chords: A, Bm, F#m, Eadd9, D
- Strumming: Use a mix of down and up strums. Emphasize the downstrokes on the A chord.
- Nuance: Let the Eadd9 chord ring out before transitioning to D for the line "My ride is with the wind."

[Instrumental]
- Chords: Dsus2, F#m7
- Playing Style: Maintain the rhythm and feel established in the intro and verses.
- Nuance: Keep the mood reflective and soft.

[Verse 2]
- Chords: Dsus2, F#m7
- Playing Style: Similar to the first verse. Maintain the established rhythm.
- Nuance: Add slight embellishments like hammer-ons or pull-offs on the Dsus2 chord.

[Pre-Chorus]
- Chords: Dsus2, F#m7, A, Bm, F#m
- Strumming: Consistent with the previous pre-chorus. Keep the energy steady.
- Focus: Smooth transitions and maintaining the song's emotional tone.

[Chorus]
- Chords: A, Bm, F#m, Eadd9, D
- Strumming: Repeat the earlier strumming pattern for consistency.
- Transitions: Focus on clear and smooth shifts between chords.

[Outro]
- Chords: D, F#m7
- Strumming: Gradually soften the strumming to end the song smoothly.
- Nuance: Let the D and F#m7 chords ring out to create a resolved ending.

[Common mistakes]
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to maintain the song's flow.
- Pay attention to the F#m7 chord, as it might be challenging for beginners.
- Avoid rushing the strumming pattern; keep it steady and consistent.

Song facts:
"No Boat No Aeroplane" by Angus & Julia Stone is a contemplative song that 
explores themes of escape and longing for simplicity. The lyrics convey a 
desire to return to a simpler time and place, away from modern life's 
complications.

Artist bio:
Angus & Julia Stone are an Australian brother-sister duo known for their 
melancholic and folk-inspired music. Their harmonies and evocative lyrics 
have garnered them a dedicated following, and they are celebrated for their 
ability to capture deep emotions in their songs.