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The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk Chords

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ChordsG, D, G7, C, Em
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

G
Oh,whentheGsunbeatsdownandburnsthetarupontheDroof
AndyourDshoesgetsohotyouwishyourtiredfeetwere Gfire-proofG7
UndertheCboardwalk,downbytheGsea,yeah,onaGblanketwithmybabyDiswhereI’llGbe
(UndertheEmboardwalk)outofthesun,(UndertheDboardwalk)we’llbehavingsomefun
(UndertheEmboardwalk)peoplewalkingabove,(UndertheDboardwalk)we’llbefallinginlove
UndertheEmboard-walkEm(board-walk!)
FromtheGparkyouhearthehappysoundofaDcarousel
Mm-mm,DyoucanalmosttastethehotdogsandFrenchfriestheyGsellG7
UndertheCboardwalk,downbytheGsea,yeah,onaGblanketwithmybabyDiswhereI’llGbe
(UndertheEmboardwalk)outofthesun,(UndertheDboardwalk)we’llbehavingsomefun
(UndertheEmboardwalk)peoplewalkingabove,(UndertheDboardwalk)we’llbefallinginlove
UndertheEmboard-walkEm(board-walk!)
GDDG
Ooh,UndertheCboardwalk,downbytheGsea,yeah,onaGblanketwithmybabyDiswhereI’llGbe
(UndertheEmboardwalk)outofthesun,(UndertheDboardwalk)we’llbehavingsomefun
(UndertheEmboardwalk)peoplewalkingabove,(UndertheDboardwalk)we’llbefallinginlove
UndertheEmboard-walkEm(board-walk!)
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ArtistThe Drifters
AlbumUnder The Boardwalk
GenresPop, Soul
Year1964
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from G to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

G to D

2. G → G7 chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram

To move from G to G7:

  1. Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
  2. Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
  3. Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

G to G7

3. G7 → C chord transition

Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from G7 to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

G7 to C

4. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

C to G

5. G → Em chord transition

Switching from G to Em:

  1. While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

6. Em → D chord transition

Switching from Em to D:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

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 (18%).
    • Em → G: 18%
    • Em → D: 18%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → D: 24%
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