Going Fishing
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VERSE 1:
E A
If I could make my living going fishing
E B
Then I would make my living with a line and pole
E
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
A
Buy some working clothes
E
Cause I ain't making money going fishing
B E
Like I'm paid at the factory
VERSE 2:
E A
If I could pay all these bills with my guitar
E B
Then I would pay these bills with some rock and roll
E
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
A
Buy some working clothes
E
Cause I ain't making money playing guitar
B E
Like I'm paid at the factory
[Refrão] A
Now if I could (if I could)
E
Then I would (then I would)
F#
Make money doing something that I love
B
I'd thank my lucky stars above
VERSE 3:
E A
If I could just get by loving you dear
E B
Then I would just get by making love to you
E
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
A
Buy some working clothes
E
Cause I ain't making money making love
B E
Like I'm paid at the factory
E A E B x 2
CHORUS:
A
Now if I could (if I could)
E
Then I would (then I would)
F#
Make money doing something that I love
B
I'd thank my lucky stars above
VERSE 1:
E A
If I could make my living going fishing
E B
Then I would make my living with a line and pole
E
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
A
Buy some working clothes
E
Cause I ain't making money going fishing
B E
Like I'm paid at the factory
E A E B x 2
E A E F# B
E A E B
E A B E
[Refrão] A
Now if I could (if I could)
E
Then I would (then I would)
F#
Make money doing something that I love
B
I'd thank my lucky stars above
VERSE 2:
E A
If I could just get by loving you dear
E B
Then I would just get by making love to you
E
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
A
Buy some working clothes
E
Cause I ain't making money making love
B E
Like I'm paid at the factory
E
Put food on the table pay the money to the landlord
A
Buy some working clothes
E
Cause I ain't making money making love
B E A E
Like I'm paid at the factory
How to play Going Fishing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.