You Can't Catch Me
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[Intro ]
F (feedback fade in)
[Verso 1]
F Bb F
What's that standing in her window
F C
The most beautiful flower that you've seen
F Bb F
What's that standing in her window
F Bb C
And the leaves are a brilliant green
C Bb F
But there's something you don't see
F Bb C
And there's someone you will never find
C F Fsus4
You won't catch me
F Fsus4
You won't catch me
F Cm
You won't catch me
Cm Bb C7
No not me Though you're searchin' everywhere I'm not there
[Verso 2]
F Bb F
All the people pass the window
F Bb C
And their eyes admiring the view
F Bb F
And they know that the flower couldn't hurt them
F C
But there's no one that believes in you
C Bb F
And there's something you don't see
F Bb C
And there's someone you will never find
C F Fsus4
You won't catch me
F Fsus4
You won't catch me
F Cm N.C.
You won't catch me
N.C. Bb N.C. C7
No not me Though you're searchin' everywhere I'm not there
[Ponte]
Gm C Gm
ooh oh ooh ooh You can't catch me
Gm C Gm
ooh oh ooh ooh You can't catch me
Gm C Gm C
ooh oh ooh ooh You can't catch me ooh ooh ooh ohh
[Verso 3]
F Bb F
All the people pass the window
F Bb C
And their eyes admiring the view
F Bb F
And you know that the flower couldn't hurt you
F C
But there's no one that believes in you
C Bb F
And there's someone you don't see
F Bb C
And there's someone you will never find
C F Fsus4
You won't catch me
F Fsus4
You won't catch me
F Cm
You won't catch me
Cm Bb C
No not me Though you're searchin' everywhere I'm not there
Outro
F Bb F
What's that growin' in the window? (You can't catch me)
F Bb F
What's that growin' in the window? (You can't catch me)
F Bb F
What's that growin' in the window? (You can't catch me)
F Eb
F Eb
How to play You Can't Catch Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.