Castfish John
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[Refrão](D) Momma said don't go (G) near that (D) river
Don't be hanging round ole Catfish (A) John
But come the (D) morning I'd (G) always (D) be there
Walking in his footsteps in that (A) sweet delta (D) dawn
1st verse
Born a (G) slave in the town of (D)Vicksburg
Traded (G) for a chestnut (A) mare
But he (G) never spoke in (D) anger
Though his load was (A) hard to (D) bear
CHORUS
2nd verse
Let me (G) dream of another (D) morning
Of a (G) time so long (A) ago
Where the (G) sweet magnolias (D) blossom
And the cotton fields were (A) white as snow
How to play Castfish John
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.