Catch Of The Day
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Intro
E E A E E
E E A E E
[Verso 1]
E A E
(Well I) walked in from the mountains looking just like Captain Sparrow
E A
Found you on the avenue right off the straight and narrow
A E A
(And I) know I left you waiting in that bumfuck harbor town
A E
(Stood you) up when something better rolled around
Interlude
E E A E E
[Verso 2]
E A E
In a dark and dusty barroom we were lovers lost and found
E A
The whiskey did run freely as our ship she ran aground
A E A
And you told me of your life and I shared way too much of mine
A E G#m
Never did come back to try a second time
[Refrão]
E A E
(Cause you) know I'm a sailor a poet and a thief
E A E
And I'll just keep on running hard until I come to grief
A E A E
Three sheets to the wind cannons blazing away
A C#m A
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day, hey hey
E E
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day
Interlude
E E A E E
[Verso 3]
E A E
(Oh this) town it ain't no kind of place to see a kindly soul
E A
Dreaming of their gentle lover far in Mexico
A E A
And your eyes were getting misty and your cheeks were turning red
A E G#m
And all that I could think of was your bed
[Refrão]
E A E
(Cause you) know I'm a sailor a poet and a thief
E A E
And I'll just keep on running hard until I come to grief
A E A E
Three sheets to the wind cannons blazing away
A C#m A
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day, hey hey
E E
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day
[Ponte]
C#m A E
So raise a pint for tonight and I'll be there for you
A A
What happens on this island better stay here too
[Verso 4]
E A E
It's a complicated business when a sailor comes to port
E A
When it's left for those who stay at home to try and hold the fort
A E A
And you would do the cooking yeah and I would bring the wine
A E G#m
Well I guess you know by now that I was lying
[Refrão]
E A E
(Cause you) know I'm a sailor a poet and a thief
E A E
And I'll just keep on running hard until I come to grief
A E A E
Three sheets to the wind cannons blazing away
A C#m A
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day, hey hey
E E C#m
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day
A E Esus4
Closing on tomorrow's catch of the day
How to play Catch Of The Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.