Catfish Bates
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C F
They call me Catfish Bates
C
Cause I can catch a catfish anytime I want to
G7 C
Even when the moon man tells me they won't bite
F
They call me Catfish Bates cause I know
C
Where that big ole flathead's a hiding
F G7 C
And I'm a gonna take him home with me tonight
G7 F C
I am the king of Looseyhatchie my home is on the river
G7 C
And them catfish they all know me by my sign
G7 F C
I keep my nose on the west wind my eye on the water
F G7 C
And my mind on my business all the time
G7
Well I get me a plug a Days Worth tobacco
F C
And a can a big ole red worms
G7 C
I go down to where the riverâ??s running strong
G7
I throw my hook out on the water
F C
I let it float on down the channel
F G7 C
And I'll have me a big ole flathead fore too long
C F
They call me Catfish Bates
C
Cause I can catch a catfish anytime I want to
G7 C
Even when the moon man tells me they won't bite
F
They call me Catfish Bates cause I know
C
Where that big ole flathead's a hiding
F G7 C
And I'm a gonna take him home with me tonight
G7 F C
Oh when they bury me I want to be somewhere on the river
G7 C
With a big ole flathead laying on my stone
G7
And them catfish theyâ??ll all be praying
F C
They'll be flatheads up in heaven
F G7 C
So my ghost will leave them hatchie cats alone
C F
They call me Catfish Bates
C
Cause I can catch a catfish anytime I want to
G7 C
Even when the moon man tells me they won't bite
F
They call me Catfish Bates cause I know
C
Where that big ole flathead's a hiding
F G7 C
And I'm a gonna take him home with me tonight
F G7
And I'm a gonna take him home with me
F G7 C
And I'm a gonna take him home with me tonight
How to play Catfish Bates
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.