Katherine
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[INTRO ]
A Dsus A E A Dsus A E
A Dsus
Her name is Katherine and they talk of her
A E
The mess she left and the hearts she tore
A Dsus A E
Was it real, that she was coming up again?
A Dsus
She played alone for a couple of years
A E
And the panic struck as she drew near
A Dsus A
And she'd threaten to visit her old friend
A Dsus
He and his mates they'd all get together
A E
And they'd talk about her and then about the weather
A Dsus A E
And he'd tell her he could go another round
A Dsus
Lady I know what you've come to do
A E
And just between me and you
A Dsus A D E
It'll break if you come a runnin back through this town
F#m D
Katherine river just like a lover
A E F#m D E
I would rather you get out of this town
F#m D
Take your memories with where you go
A E F#m
to secret places only rivers know
D E A
get out of this town
Her name was Katherine she was high as life
With a peaceful beauty and a dangerous side
Now her name re-echoes in the wind
I'm begging you katherine you names so sweet
Youve got to bide your dock to sleep
Not knowing when your storm will rise again
CHORUS:
F#m D
Katherine river just like a lover
A E F#m D E
I would rather you get out of this town
F#m D
Take your memories with where you go
A E F#m
to secret places only rivers know
D E A
get out of this town
BRIDGE:
F#m D
And oh when those dark clouds cry
A E
And those tears they fall between your sides
F#m D A
Spread out wide and then were all covered in
E F#m
A river called Katherine
BREAK: A Dsus A E A Dsus A D E
CHORUS: RPEAT 2x
OUTRO: E|--3--2--| then F#m D A E F#m D E F#m
How to play Katherine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.