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The Angler

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Angler by Gary Brooker

F#M7: 242252
F#M6: 242242
B/A: 5X444X
E/G#: 4Xx454
Cdim7: X3424X

Intro
F#m7 F#m6 F#m7 F#m6 E E
F#m7 F#m6 F#m7 F#m6 E E

Verse
The Search Is C#mOver, The Battle DEone
The Fish Is C#mBeatenA, The Angler's F#mWon
But Simple SAtorieC#ms Make Longer TEales
No ConsoC#mlatioAn If He Had FF#mailed

Fm7 Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 E E

Verse
Through Wind And DC#mesertA, Blackberry EHole
Coyote And RC#mattlerA Had Made Him F#mOld
No It Ain't AEasC#my, It's On The BorderlEine
Between Health And C#mMadnessA, The Way He Bides His F#mTimeE/G#​

Chorus
AFin To Fin In B/AEvery Log-Jam
E/G#This Is CdimWhere They C#mLie B​
AThe Deschutes Is B/AHot, The Bottom's E/G#Black
They're CdimEye-To-C#mEye
My BOh AMy What Fun To E/G#Be On Your Fm7Own

Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 E

Verse
Down Foaming C#mRapidAs Into The Deep Black EHole
Through Thorns And C#mRockslideAs For To Reach His F#mGoal
And Golden CAhanceC#ms, He Let Them Slip AEway
Or Was He C#mWaitinAg For The Judgement F#mDay? E/G#​

Chorus
AThey Reel And Nailed Him B/AOn The Deadline
E/G#This Is CdimWhere They C#mLie B​
AWhere The Water'sB/A Fast, The CurrentE/G#'s Strong
They're CdimEye-To-C#mEye
My BOh AMy What Fun To E/G#Be On Your Fm7Own

Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 E

Solo
C#m A E E
C#m A F#m F#m
A C#m E E
C#m A F#m F#m E/G#

Chorus
AThey Reel And Nailed Him B/AOn The Deadline
E/G#This Is CdimWhere They C#mLie B​
AWhere The Water'sB/A Fast, The CurrentE/G#'s Strong
They're CdimEye-To-C#mEye
My BOh AMy What Fun To E/G#Be On Your Fm7Own

Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 E E

Verse
But On The Thirteenth C#mMorninAg When The Sun Was EHigh
He Tricked That SC#mteelheaAd And Saw The Line Go F#mTight
Two Spirits AFightinC#mg, Two Creatures EBold
Bad Luck And C#mTroublAe Had Finally Lost Their F#mHold E/G#​

Chorus
AFin To Fin In B/AEvery Log-Jam
E/G#This Is CdimWhere They C#mLie B​
AThe Deschutes Is B/AHot, The Bottom's E/G#Black
They're CdimEye-To-C#mEye
I SBee AWhy He Spend His E/G#Time On His Fm7Own

Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 E/G#

Outro
AThey Reel And Nailed Him B/AOn The Deadline
E/G#This Is CdimWhere They C#mLie B​
AWhere The Water'sB/A Fast, The CurrentE/G#'s Strong
They're CdimEye-To-C#mEye
My BOh AMy What Fun To E/G#Be On Your Fm7Own

Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 Fm7 Fm6 Fm7 Fm6
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Angler?

The chords for The Angler are: F#m7, F#m6, E, C#m, A, F#m, Fm7, Fm6, E/G#, B/A, Cdim, B

What is the original key of The Angler?

The original key is F#m7.

What is the difficulty of playing The Angler?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Angler in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Angler be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Angler on ukulele?

Chord The Angler can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Angler?

The Angler uses 12 chords: F#m7, F#m6, E, C#m, A, F#m, Fm7, Fm6, E/G#, B/A, Cdim, B

What is the easiest way to play The Angler?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Angler released in?

The Angler was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Angler?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Angler to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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