Ill Probably Be Out Fishin
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Tabbed by Christian Pedersen @2014
Intro: G D G D C G
G C
I had me a highschool sweetheart,
D G
With big time wedding plans
G C
Then I signed up with the Navy,
D G
Went to work for Uncle Sam
G C
Eighteen lonely months Ive waited,
D G
To see her again
G C
When I got home to Gainsville,
D G
She married my best friend
Chorus:
C
Whats it got to say
G
Whats it got to do
D
I can paint this whole town red tonight,
G G7
And still wake up with the blues
C
Good luck is bound to find me,
Em C
If it comes around again,
G D
But Ill probably be out fishing,
G
When my ship comes in
G D G D C G
G C
Took a job down at the saw mill,
D G
Where I work hard everyday
G C
Climb that corporate ladder,
D G
I was promoted with a big ol raise
G C
The very next morning they told me,
D G
That old saw mill had been sold
G C
Someones gonna take your position boy,
D G
They wrote me off and sent me home
Chorus:
C
Whats it got to say
G
Whats it got to do
D
I can paint this whole town red tonight,
G G7
And still wake up with the blues
C
Good luck is bound to find me,
Em C
If it comes around again,
G D
But Ill probably be out fishing,
Em C
When my ship comes in
G D
But Ill probably be out fishing,
G D C G
When my ship comes in
How to play Ill Probably Be Out Fishin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.