The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]
Oh, when the [G]sun beats down and burns the tar up on the [D]roof
And your [D]shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire-[G]proof [G7]
Under the [C]boardwalk, down by the [G]sea, yeah, on a [G]blanket with my baby [D]is where I’ll [G]be
[chorus]
(Under the [Em]boardwalk) out of the sun, (Under the [D]boardwalk) we’ll be having some fun
(Under the [Em]boardwalk) people walking above, (Under the [D]boardwalk) we’ll be falling in love
Under the [Em]board-[Em]walk [Em](board-[Em]walk!)
[verse 2]
From the [G]park you hear the happy sound of a [D]carousel
Mm-mm, [D]you can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries they [G]sell [G7]
Under the [C]boardwalk, down by the [G]sea, yeah, on a [G]blanket with my baby [D]is where I’ll [G]be
[chorus]
(Under the [Em]boardwalk) out of the sun, (Under the [D]boardwalk) we’ll be having some fun
(Under the [Em]boardwalk) people walking above, (Under the [D]boardwalk) we’ll be falling in love
Under the [Em]board-[Em]walk [Em](board-[Em]walk!)
[Closing]
[G] [D] [D] [G]
Ooh, Under the [C]boardwalk, down by the [G]sea, yeah, on a [G]blanket with my baby [D]is where I’ll [G]be
(Under the [Em]boardwalk) out of the sun, (Under the [D]boardwalk) we’ll be having some fun
(Under the [Em]boardwalk) people walking above, (Under the [D]boardwalk) we’ll be falling in love
Under the [Em]board-[Em]walk [Em](board-[Em]walk!)
How to play Under The Boardwalk on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Under The Boardwalk uses these transitions most often: D → Em (6), D → G (6), and Em → D (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - D chord transition.
1. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
3. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
6. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
Under The Boardwalk chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Under The Boardwalk.
- Under The Boardwalk includes 37 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Under The Boardwalk contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Under The Boardwalk connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).
- Em → G: 18%
- Em → D: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%