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The Angler

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Angler by Gary Brooker in the key of A

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

Intro
Am7 Am6 Am7 Am6 G G
Am7 Am6 Am7 Am6 G G

Verse
The Search Is EmOver, The Battle GDone
The Fish Is EmBeateCn, The Angler'sAm Won
But Simple SCtorieEms Make Longer GTales
No ConsoEmlatiCon If He Had AmFailed

G#m7 G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G G

Verse
Through Wind And DEmeserCt, BlackberryG Hole
Coyote And REmattleCr Had Made HimAm Old
No It Ain't CEasEmy, It's On The BorderGline
Between Health And EmMadnesCs, The Way He Bides HisAm TiG/Bme

Chorus
CFin To Fin In D/CEvery Log-Jam
G/BThis IsD#dim Where They EmLieD​
CThe Deschutes Is D/CHot, The Bottom's G/BBlack
They're D#dimEye-To-EEmye
My DOh CMy What Fun To G/BBe On YourG#m7 Own

G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G

Verse
Down Foaming EmRapiCds Into The Deep BlackG Hole
Through Thorns And EmRockslidCes For To Reach HisAm Goal
And Golden CChanceEms, He Let Them Slip GAway
Or Was He EmWaitiCng For The JudgementAm DayG/B?

Chorus
CThey Reel And Nailed Him D/COn The Deadline
G/BThis IsD#dim Where They EmLieD​
CWhere The Water'sD/C Fast, The CurrentG/B's Strong
They're D#dimEye-To-EEmye
My DOh CMy What Fun To G/BBe On YourG#m7 Own

G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G

Solo
Em C G G
Em C Am Am
C Em G G
Em C Am Am G/B

Chorus
CThey Reel And Nailed Him D/COn The Deadline
G/BThis IsD#dim Where They EmLieD​
CWhere The Water'sD/C Fast, The CurrentG/B's Strong
They're D#dimEye-To-EEmye
My DOh CMy What Fun To G/BBe On YourG#m7 Own

G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G G

Verse
But On The Thirteenth EmMorniCng When The Sun WasG High
He Tricked That SEmteelheCad And Saw The Line GoAm Tight
Two Spirits CFightinEmg, Two CreaturesG Bold
Bad Luck And EmTroubCle Had Finally Lost TheirAm HolG/Bd

Chorus
CFin To Fin In D/CEvery Log-Jam
G/BThis IsD#dim Where They EmLieD​
CThe Deschutes Is D/CHot, The Bottom's G/BBlack
They're D#dimEye-To-EEmye
I SDee CWhy He Spend His G/BTime On HisG#m7 Own

G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G/B

Outro
CThey Reel And Nailed Him D/COn The Deadline
G/BThis IsD#dim Where They EmLieD​
CWhere The Water'sD/C Fast, The CurrentG/B's Strong
They're D#dimEye-To-EEmye
My DOh CMy What Fun To G/BBe On YourG#m7 Own

G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G#m7 G#m6 G#m7 G#m6
Also available in: F#m7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Angler?

The chords for The Angler are: Am7, Am6, G, Em, C, Am, G#m7, G#m6, G/B, D/C, D#dim, D

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: Am7, Am6, G, Em, C, Am, G#m7, G#m6, G/B, D/C, D#dim, D

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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