Verse 1:
C
Woke up at eight started the fire
G
had a few drinks we all felt inspired
Am
jumped in the stream our shoes and canteens
F
the water was bitter cold
C
Laid in the raft till it started moving
G
the current just sang the song was so soothing
Am F
we stopped along the way
Am F
on a beach in the sun on a beautiful day
Chorus:
Am F G D F
Our boats collide we'd feel the breeze
Am F G D F
We'd stay afloat and make the most of everything
Verse 2:
C
By noon we had swung the ropes in the woods
G
missed all danger snakes and the floods
Am
burnt by the rays and next to our legs
F
the water so bitter cold
C
Lunch had been saved along with the lighters
G
wet cigarettes serve us as reminders
Am F Am F
never trust a man with the food change of clothes and a drink in his hand
Chorus: Extended
Am F G D F
Our boats collide we'd feel the breeze
Am F G D F
We'd stay afloat and make the most of everything
Am F G D
The sun would set the stars would shine
Am F G D
the trees would shake we'd all feel fine
Am F G D F
Let's take the moon and make it shine for everyone
Bridge:
G
We laughed away the sunburn
F C
as we laughed away the day
G
What we lost means nothing
F-bridge
for the memories will stay
Verse 3:
C
Caught the last bus with no time to linger
G
the driver seemed to be missing a finger
Am F Am F
I turned and looked away to the bus gravel road and a beautiful day
Chorus:
Am F G D F
Our boats collide we'd feel the breeze
Am F G D F
We'd stay afloat and make the most of everything
Am F G D
The sun would set the stars would shine
Am F G D
the trees would shake we'd all feel fine
Am F G D F
Let's take the moon and make it shine for everyone
Am F G D F
Let's take the moon and make it shine for everyone