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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Key: C
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1:
C G G C
Once upon a boat Jesus went to sleep
F C
But soon a storm had filled the sky
G C
And waves began to creep
C G G C
Once upon a boat though Jesus was on board
F C
His friends became so terrified
G C
As stormy waters roared
Chorus:
F C G C
Once upon a boat Jesus took control
Dm Am
And we can trust He'll be with us
D G
Whatever the wind will blow
F C G C
Oh once upon a boat a miracle at sea
F C
For He's the Lord of sea and sky
G C
And Lord of you and me
Verse 2:
C G G C
Once upon a boat Jesus woke surprised
F C
To see the looks of frightened friends
G C
And hear their panic cries
C G G C
Once upon a boat He did not wake too late
F C
Do not be afraid He said
G C
You all need some more faith
Chorus:
F C G C
Once upon a boat Jesus took control
Dm Am
And we can trust He'll be with us
D G
Whatever the wind will blow
F C G C
Oh once upon a boat a miracle at sea
F C
For He's the Lord of sea and sky
G C
And Lord of you and me
Verse 3:
C G G C
Once upon a boat He stood to face the waves
F C
With just a word He calmed the storm
G C
And turned off all the rain
C G G C
Once upon a boat His friends were all relieved
F C
And so amazed at Jesus' power
G C
It helped them to believe
Chorus:
F C G C
Once upon a boat Jesus took control
Dm Am
And we can trust He'll be with us
D G
Whatever the wind will blow
F C G C
Oh once upon a boat a miracle at sea
F C
For He's the Lord of sea and sky
G C
And Lord of you and me
Ending:
F C
For He's the Lord of sea and sky
G C
And Lord of you and me
F C
For He's the Lord of sea and sky
G C
And Lord of you and me
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Last Updated: February 11, 2026