Jesus Had Fisherman
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Intro
C G D G D
[Verso 1]
G
We came back home
C G
With poles in our hands
G
We had gone fishin'
A7 D D7
Just me and my friends
G G7
Well my girl wasn't happy
C G
About what I did
C G
So I told her a story
D G
On what the Bible says
[Refrão]
C D G
Jesus had fishermen
C G
Out on the lake
B7 Em
He taught them the Bible
A7 D7
And how to cast their bait
C D G
Jesus had fishermen
G B7
In the Bible it's true
C G
So honey, don't get mad
D G D D7
'Cause I'm a fisherman too
[Verso 2]
G
Right then and there,
C G
She sent my friends home
G
She told them that we had
A7 D D7
To discuss this alone
G G7
Well girl, I might as well tell you
C G
That we're going broke
C G
I spent all our savings
D G C D
On a big plywood boat
{Instrumental}
G G7 C G
B7 Em A7 D7
[Refrão]
C D G
Jesus had fishermen
C G
Out on the lake
B7 Em
He taught them the Bible
A7 D7
And how to cast their bait
C D G
Jesus had fishermen
G B7
In the Bible it's true
C G
So honey, don't get mad
D G
'Cause I'm a fisherman too
C G
Nah, honey don't get mad
D C Cm G
'Cause I'm a fisherman too...
How to play Jesus Had Fisherman
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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.