The Fisherman
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Capo: 2nd Fret
Tempo: 150 BPM
{Chords}
A x02220
F# 244322
Em 022000
Bm x24432
D xx0232
F#m 244222
E 022100
G 320003
C x32010
Am x02210
x24442
Intro
A | A | F# | F# | Em |
Em | A | A | Bm | Bm
[Verso 1]
Bm
Awake before sunrise
Em
Sweep the woodsmoke from my eyes
Bm A
Jenny sings from the yellow wood
D F#m A Em F#
And I reply from an empty room
F# E
We grieve for the autumn
F# E
Leaves that rain as I'm walking
A G
Through the dawn to the waterside
D A
A hopeful cast, a line well tied
[Refrão]
C
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Em A
When I'm gone I'll be forgotten
Em D G
Flowing water, rising sun
Em Bm
Hollow bones as white as cotton
[Verso 2]
D A
She waits in the water
F# G
Long have I been courting her
A Bm
Searching under a silver sheet
G A
A glimpse of gold, a missing beat
D A
She breaks from the darkness
Bm G
Pure and bright in her gracefulness
A Bm
She's caught at last by the early light
G A
A parting glance, then out of sight
[Refrão]
A C
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Em A
When I'm gone I'll be forgotten
Am A C
Flowing water, rising sun
G Em A
Hollow bones as white as cotton
A C
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Em A
When I'm gone I'll be forgotten
C
Flowing water, rising sun
G
Hollow bones as white as cotton
Outro
G | Em | Em | A | C | C | Em | Em | A | A | A | A
C | C | G | G | Em | Em | Em | Em | G | G | G | G
A | A | A | A | G | G | G | G | G | A | A | A
A | G | G | G | N.C.
How to play The Fisherman
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 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.