The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the well-known spiritual song Michael Row the Boat Ashore.
This is an old African American slave song, first documented around the time of the American Civil War. It is a very simple melody and has a large number of verses, and it’s easy to make up new verses on the fly.
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Click this link or the image below to view the printable PDF: Michael Row the Boat Ashore Cigar Box Guitar Tablature